Health & Social Care Level 2
at Harlow College, Harlow · college
What the college says
This qualification is designed for anyone considering a career in the health or social care sector. The course includes a certificate in understanding working in the health and social care sector and additional learning about the social care sector and the main human body systems (anatomy and physiology). It is a good foundation year for progression to the level 3 course - T level health.
What you need to get on
4 GCSEs grades 2-3 including English and maths Interview DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance
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
Harlow College
Velizy Avenue, Harlow, CM20 3LH
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Harlow
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