Level 2 Health & Social Care Workplace Diploma
This one-year Level 2 course is ideal if you are 19+, are already a care worker and you have some responsibility in your workplace or you want to develop your skills to progress in your career. The qualification assesses knowledge and skills relating to the health and social care workforce. It is relevant to job roles such as, but not limited to: senior care assistants, support workers, key workers in residential setting and personal assistants employed directly by the individual they support or their families. Providing care to others is highly fulfilling. It's more than just a job; it's a calling. Whether you're a carer or care assistant, you have the chance to enhance the lives of those needing assistance. The role allows you to make a positive impact on someone who requires extra help and support.
You will gain knowledge and skills in various key areas, including communication, personal development, equality and inclusion, the role of the health and social care worker, and person-centred approaches in health and social care.
You must already be working in a paid or voluntary capacity in a health and social care setting for a minimum of 12 hours per week. You will also need to complete an initial assessment of your numeracy and literacy skills.
Successful completion of this course could see you progress within your chosen career to a more senior role or you may wish to continue to a higher level course or qualification.
At South & City College Birmingham, we offer a wide range of courses for most age groups.
School Leavers: For learners who are between the ages of 16 to 18, studies will be free.
Adults: For learners who are aged 19 or over, the cost of study will depend on the course or programme that you choose. Some courses may even be free*. If the course is not free, students aged 19 at the start of their programme who wish to study need to either pay their course fees, or take out an Advanced Learning Loan.
*Eligibility criteria applies. There may be an exception for students aged 19 or over that are taking their first full Level 3 qualifications (equivalent to A Levels and Access to HE Diplomas), who could be supported by the Learner Support Fund, or free adult course funded by the WMCA. To find out what financial support is available to you or whether your course is free, call our friendly admissions team on 0121 694 5000 during office hours, or email us via: admissions-shared@sccb.ac.uk, we look forward to hearing from you.
Full details regarding our adult funding, or learner loans can be found on our website via: Money Matters
Higher Education: If you are planning to undertake one of our Higher Education courses you can apply for a loan with Student Finance England, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan with the college to support towards your course fees. Adults may be eligible for FREE tuition through the WMCA's free courses for jobs offer.
Full details regarding our adult funding, or learner loans can be found on our website via: Money Matters
Enquire via our website today to chat to one of our Admissions team and make your right choice with South and City College Birmingham. Whatever your passion, we are here to help you land on your dream career path. Email: admissions-shared@sccb.ac.uk to find out what financial support is available. With various funds, loans and bursaries on offer, we may be able to help with travel expenses & childcare costs.
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