Course overview

Preparing to Work in Adult Health and Social Care Level 2 City of Bristol College

This part-time, one-year course provides an ideal taster for those who may be new to the sector or new to the world of work.

The qualification covers the areas of communication, equality, diversity, personal development and much more.

Additional information

Who is this course for?

This course is for adults aged 19 and over who are working towards a career in adult health and social care in a supervised job role.

What you'll learn

During this course, you will complete nine units to achieve this qualification including the principles of communication in adult social care, principles of personal development in adult social care settings and the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings.

As this qualification is knowledge only, the completion of this qualification is achieved through classroom-based learning only. All the units within this qualification are vocationally based and are directly helping you gain the knowledge and understanding of the skills required to work in the adult social care sector.

Course entry requirements

You should have at least Level 1 English skills or working towards this as well as an interest in working within adult social care.

How is the course delivered and assessed?

This course is delivered in a classroom, one day per week over a year. You will be assessed through building a portfolio of mostly written work which may include posters and presentations as well as essays.

Future career and study opportunities

After successfully completing this course you study at Level 3, for example, a Level 3 in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care qualification. 

You can move on to work as a care worker assistant, youth worker assistant, a care home or hospice assistant and someone who works in community healthcare or hospitals.

Additional costs

As a City of Bristol College student, you may incur additional costs to attend your course. For example, it is likely you may need to pay for travel and stationery. 

If you are on a limited income, you may be able to receive help from our Learner Support Funding Bursary.

You may be able to receive an Advanced Learner Loan to cover your course fees.

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