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Health and Social Care Level 2

  • 2

    Level
    Level 2

  • Duration
    1 year

  • Start Date
    September 2025

  • Venue
    City College Norwich campus

  • Course Code
    A3498

Start Date

  • September 2025, Full Time, Day

What You Will Study

This course will introduce you to the health and social care field, providing the underpinning knowledge and skills required to progress onto further study within the healthcare sector.

Units you may study include

  • Human lifespan development
  • Health and social care values
  • Effective communication
  • Healthy living
  • Equality and diversity
  • Human body systems
  • Vocational experience in health and social care

Why Choose City College Norwich?

Experience the Working World

Through the college’s links to the industry, all health and social care students complete regular relevant industry work placements.

Entry Requirements

You will need to achieve four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language and maths.

You will also need to provide two references and complete a Disclosure Baring Service (DBS) check.

How You Will Be Assessed

Throughout the course, you will learn by completing projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. There are two mandatory exams that you need to pass to complete the Level 2 course.

Course Progression

On successful completion of the course and having achieved a grade 4 in maths and English Language, you could progress to a higher level qualification at City College Norwich, such as a the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, T Level in Supporting Healthcare or an apprenticeship.

Where Your Course Can Take You

After the course, you could look to progress onto further training which will support your pathway towards a career such as nursing, social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy or health and social care.

Fees

If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over fees may be payable.

Why Choose City College Norwich?

Experience the Working World

Through the college’s links to the industry, all health and social care students complete regular relevant industry work placements.