Level 2 First Certificate in Health & Social Care

The BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care course is designed to give you the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills that you will need to prepare for employment within a wide range of caring services. It also provides you with the opportunity to potentially progress onto the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care. The Level 2 course takes one year to complete. Modules include: human lifespan, social influences on health and wellbeing, care values, effective communications, healthy living, promoting health & wellbeing and human body systems.

The study programme will also incorporate a range of work related experience activities to ensure that you have the breadth of skills required to progress to further/higher education, employment or an apprenticeship.

Alongside your course you will study maths and/or English to improve your skills in these vital subjects by attending structured weekly sessions as part of your timetable. Maths and English development is also integrated in practical assignments.

If you wish to find out more you can contact Debbie Tatton by emailing: debbie.tatton@nscg.ac.uk

This course is free for anyone aged 16 – 18.

College Maintenance Allowance (CMA): Anyone with a gross household income under £30,000 can receive financial support to cover college related costs such as transport, meals, course equipment and uniform. Bursary support is based on individual circumstances and will be allocated to best suit your individual needs. A range of other financial support is available depending on your personal circumstances. For more details visit nscg.ac.uk/finance