Skip to content
referalearnerFind my match

Health and Social Care Certificate 2

at The Manchester College, Manchester · college

Level 2Applied and BTECFirst Certificate1 yearFull time

What the college says

This qualification has been designed to provide a study of the health and social care sector. It supports progression to health and social care level 3 vocational qualifications and related degrees. The qualification will give you the skills and knowledge essential for progression to Level 3 qualification or employment opportunities within the Health and Social Care Sector The Certificate offers an introduction to the health and social care sector, after which you can progress onto the Extended Certificate later in the academic year. Some of the different modules included in this course may include: • Human Lifespan Development • Health and Social Care Values • Effective Communication in Health and Social Care • Healthy Living • Human Body Systems and Care of Disorders • Creative and Therapeutic Activities in Health and Social Care • Promoting Health and Wellbeing • The Impact of Nutrition on Health and Wellbeing • Equality and Diversity in Health and Social Care • Individual Rights in Health and Social Care

What you need to get on

The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

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

  • Openshaw Campus

    Openshaw Campus Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 2WH

    DaytimeClassroom based
    Check the journey

Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Manchester

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.

See all 26 providers teaching it