Training is facilitated by Stoke-on-Trent College. They have over 50 government funded Health and Social Care Level 2 courses you can access for free. Use the links below to explore or visit Stoke-on-Trent College website to find out more.
Level 2 health and social care courses
- Understanding Autism
- Understanding Cancer Support
- Care Planning
- Cleaning Principles
- Common Health Conditions
- Customer Service in Health & Social Care Settings
- Data Protection & Data Security
- Dementia Care
- Understanding the Care & Management of Diabetes
- Understanding Dignity & Safeguarding in Adult Health & Social Care
- Principles of End of Life Care
- Equality & Diversity
- Falls Prevention Awareness
- Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition
- Prevention & Control on Infection in Health Care Settings
- Information Advice & Guidance
- Learn Organisation Management Techniques
- Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
- Working with People with Mental Health Needs
- Awareness of Mental Health Problems
- Understanding Nutrition and Health
- Understanding Personal Care Needs
- Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
- Safe Handling of Medication
- Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
- Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
- Team Leading
- Understanding Tenant Support in Social Housing
- Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
- Understanding Workplace Violence and Harassment
- Cybersecurity
Eligibility
To be eligible to take a level 2 course you must:
- Be 19 years old or older
- Live in England - Unfortunately you will not be eligible if you live in Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Sandwell, Birmingham, Solihull and Coventry.
Contact the collage
For more information or support you can email the collage at info@stokecoll.ac.uk or give them a call on 01782 208208
Frequently asked questions:
Are there set start dates, or can this course be started at any time?
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The course can be started at any time and the college offers Distance Learning throughout the year.
Is this course completely online?
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Most learners choose the online version of the course, however there is a paper based option if this is preferred.
Are there virtual classes/tutor sessions to attend, or is this a self-guided course?
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The course is self-guided study and there is no need to attend. We provide comprehensive written resources to support the learner and there is the opportunity to carry out additional research as well.
What is the course duration?
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Courses take between four and sixteen weeks to complete, depending on the qualification chosen (although we are flexible in terms of sickness and holidays)
How is the course assessed?
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We have a number of trained assessors that are subject specialists. Once work has been submitted electronically, or by post, assessors will mark the content and provide detailed feedback, with guidance on how to revisit questions if this is required.
What would happen if someone did not complete the course or failed the course?
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There is no chance of failing the course because we support learners until every answer meets criteria, no matter how many times questions are returned.
How do we get employees enrolled?
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We email across enrolment forms to be completed and then carry out a short telephone induction to explain how the course runs. Workbooks are posted out first class, so a person can be up and running within a day or two of signing up for the course. We provide a fourteen-day cooling off period to ensure that learners are happy to continue, once they have received their resources and looked at the assessment.