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Level 2 Health and Social Care: Core (Adults, Children and Young People)

The qualification has been developed for individuals working in, or intending to work, in the healthcare and social care sectors. It will enable learners to apply for registration with Social Care Wales as a social care worker in domiciliary care or residential care providing that they meet any additional registration requirements. This qualification will be a requirement for practice set by Social Care Wales.


Alongside the qualification you will be expected to study skills, this may include a re-sit opportunity for English or Maths GCSEs. Work placement opportunities may also be possible to enable learners to develop their practical skills and put their learning into context. All applicants will be provided with a “Suitability for Care pro-forma“ that must be completed.

What Will I Learn?

The qualification will provide a thorough introduction to the principles, values and knowledge needed to work in the healthcare and social care sectors with adults and children and young people. The content for this qualification supports learners to develop their knowledge and understanding of:


• the core principles and values which underpin health and social care practice • ways of working in the health and social care sectors • effective practice within health and social care • progression routes to further study or employment within Health and Social Care safeguarding.

Entry Requirements

3 GCSEs at Grade C or above (including Maths or Numeracy or English Language or Welsh first Language.

Assessment

To achieve this qualification, candidates must pass two externally-set, externally-marked multiple choice tests

Career Progression

Successful completion of the qualification and 4 GCSEs Grade C or above, to include English Language/Welsh First Language and Maths/Numeracy, may enable learners to progress to the L3 Health and Social Care qualification. Progression into employment in domiciliary or residential care.

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Course Details
Level:Level 2
Mode:Full Time
Start Date:01/09/2026
Location:Ystrad Mynach
Course Code:01F201YA
Fees
FT Registration Fee: £15

Please note: Fees are payable for each year of study.

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