Health and Social Care - Preparing to Work

This Level 2 Certificate is vocationally based and includes topics such as:

• Role of the Social Care Worker
• Duty of Care
• Person-Centred Planning

• You will need 4 GCSE's at Grade 3 or above. One of the 4 GCSE's to be Maths or English Language at Grade 3 (or Functional Skill level 1) to study at this level.
• If you have a beginner/Introductory qualification in the subject you want to study and a maths or English Language GCSE at Grade 3 (or Functional Skill level 1) you can study at this level.
• Entry requirements for Level 2 courses in some sectors may be more specific. If you're unsure whether you meet these requirements, don't worry — we can help you find a suitable course that aligns with your skills and experience.

Satisfactory DBS.

If you haven't yet achieved a grade 4 in English Language or maths, you'll continue studying these subjects — they are key skills that will support your success in learning, work and everyday life. If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.

This course and work placement should give you a head start in finding employment in the Health and Social Care sector, or obtaining an Apprenticeship in this field. The knowledge gained will be recognised by employers and Apprenticeship frameworks.

You may progress onto one of our Level 3 Health and Social Care programmes or onto an Advanced Apprenticeship programme with the Skills for Health Academy.

You could progress to these Wirral Met courses:

• HS301 - T Level Programme - Health
• HS302 - Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Level 3

You'll be based at our modern Twelve Quays Campus, close to the waterfront, for four days each week - taking part in your Early Years and Education studies alongside your GCSE Maths and English Language lessons.

You'll also spend one day a week in a work placement relevant to your course, gaining valuable real-world experience as you build the skills and knowledge for your future.

To learn effectively on your course you will need to use certain items of equipment and undertake particular activities as part of your studies.

To further enhance your learning experience the following will be required:

• Uniform
• Disclosure and Barring Service Check Certificate

If you need support with these costs, don't worry, click on the link below and complete a bursary application form. https://www.wmc.ac.uk/student-support/financial-support/bursaries-loans

Equipment purchased will be yours to keep and you will be able to use them for practice at home and in your future career.

You will be assessed by assignments and workbooks. These assignments may include practical activities on placement.