Training is facilitated by Newcastle and Stafford Colleges group. They have many government funded Health and Social Care Level 2 courses you can access for free. Use the links below to explore or visit View All Courses | NSCG to find out more.
Level 2 health and social care courses
- Principles of Care Planning
- Prevention & Control of Infection in Health Care Settings
- Information, Advice and Guidance
- Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
- Principles of Dementia Care
- Understanding Autism
- Understanding Behavior that Challenges
- Awareness of Mental Health Problems
- Common Health Conditions
- Principles of End of Life Care
- Diabetes Awareness
- Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care
- Understanding Nutrition and Health
- Equality and Diversity
- Falls Prevention Awareness
- Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care
Eligibility
Anyone can access the course as long as they are not currently taking on any other funded course
Contact the college
For more information or support you can email the collage at susan.goodwin@nscg.ac.uk or give them a call on 01785 223 800
Frequently asked questions
Are there set start dates, or can the course be started at any time?
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Are there set start dates, or can the course be started at any time?
Is this course completely online, or can a course be done using paper-based resources?
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Most learners choose the online version of the course, however there is a paper-based option if this is preferred.
What is the average course duration?
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Approximately 12 weeks, depending on the qualification chosen.
How is the course assessed?
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The course is assessed by the responses provided to questions which should contain references to working/life experiences to show understanding.
Each learner will be assessed via interactive online resources and end of unit assessment questions. Assessments must be completed in the agreed timescale and submitted to the assessor who will then provide feedback, advice and guidance, and additional support where needed
What would happen if someone did not complete the course or failed the course?
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Feedback is given and responses can be developed so that the course will not be failed.
An interview and induction are carried out prior to starting to make sure there is not anything that might hinder achievement, that they are fully aware of the expectations of the course and that they can commit to it.
How do people enroll?
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You apply online. Your application gets sent through to the assessor who will contact the applicant to sort out interview/enrolment.