Health and Social Care Level 2 Certificate

Course code

Y499

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Attendance

Part time

Duration

11 weeks

Intake

February only View the Adult Course Guide for more details

Start Dates

5th November 2025

To achieve the Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care, you will demonstrate research skills including the use of Microsoft Word. In addition, an awareness of Healthy Lifestyles will be covered. Finally, the study of people will be introduced including sociological topics, theories and research into your own career aspiration.

The Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care is an accessory for future courses, for example the different pathways offered on the L3 Access programme. The qualification will also add additional content to your CV.

Introduction to a Healthy Lifestyle
Introduction to Sociology
Word Processing and research

Assessment methods will be in the form of assignments which will need to be submitted by a given deadline. Assignments will be word processed therefore basic M/S words skills are needed.

With this course, you may be entitled to a free Skills Kit. The kit will contain materials to help with your studies.

For more details contact learner.services@burycollege.ac.uk or 0161 280 8421.

Ownership of a laptop is very useful for this course.

A good understanding of the English Language, both verbally and written. Preferably, but not essential, a qualification in English (For example: FS/GCSE). Your acceptance to the course will be dependent on an initial assessment.

Some courses are free for eligible learners, this is shown in the course details. You may be eligible for a free course if you are:

Unemployed and in receipt of an income-based benefit (for example JSA, ESA or Universal Credit)
Employed and earning less than the low-income threshold
Studying for your first full Level 2 qualification on an eligible legal entitlement course
Aged 19-23 and studying for your first full Level 3 qualification or on an eligible legal entitlement course
Your eligibility for a free course will be assessed and confirmed at enrolment.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of fees and funding please call the Funding Team on 0161 280 8500, 0161 280 8581 or 0161 280 8689

ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN

Many of our adult learners pay for their Level 3 and above courses with an Advanced Learner Loan. If a loan is available this is indicated in the course details. It’s easy to apply, your household income isn’t taken into account and there are no credit checks. You only need to start paying back your Advanced Learner Loan when you are earning more than £25,000 per year.

Course Fee: £230.00

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