Certificate in Understanding Working in the Health Sector
at South & City College Birmingham, Birmingham · college
What the college says
This one-year Level 2 qualification is designed for adults considering a career in the health sector. It would also benefit those already working within the sector to support career progression. You will gain a comprehensive insight into the healthcare sector and its various roles. The course is delivered as a blended qualification which means it is a mixture of online learning and tutor supported workshops.
What you need to get on
You must have already achieved Level 1 Functional Skills in English. GCSE grade 3/D in English will also be accepted.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Hall Green Campus
Cole Bank Road Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 8ES
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The Council House Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9DP
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Fordrough Lane Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5NA
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Birmingham
- 7 September 2026 · Birmingham
- 7 September 2026 · Birmingham
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