Understanding Working in the Health Sector - Level 2 - Part-Time

What does this qualification cover?

The qualification aims to give you the opportunity to investigate a work role in the health sector and provide the underpinning knowledge needed to work effectively.

Who is it suitable for?

This qualification is designed for anyone considering a career in the health sector. It would benefit those already working within the sector to support their progression, but this is not required in order to do the course.

What units will I complete?

You are required to successfully complete 6 mandatory units:

• Unit 1 Understand the role of the healthcare worker
• Unit 2 Communication skills for working in the health sector
• Unit 3 Personal development in the health sector
• Unit 4 Health, safety and security in the health sector
• Unit 5 Understand quality standards in the health sector
• Unit 6 Equality and diversity in the health sector

There are no specific recommended prior qualifications for this qualification. However, you may find it helpful if you have already achieved a Level 1 qualification in a health or social care related area.

We are expecting this course to start in October after the half-term break. It will likely be one evening per week.

What can I do after this course at CWA?

The objective of this qualification is to develop your understanding of the health sector, and to support the progression onto further qualifications or roles in the workplace.

Fee information

Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan

If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.

What qualification will I achieve?

You will achieve:

NCFE Cache Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Working in the Health Sector

How is my course assessed?

To achieve the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Working in the Health Sector, you must successfully demonstrate their achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the 6 mandatory units. Grades are not awarded assessment is Pass/Refer.The course is all internally assessed, through the completion of set coursework. You will be assessed in a variety of ways for example, written work; group discussions; presentations; verbal and written questions.