Level 2 Distance Learning Health, Social and Childcare Courses

We have a range of FREE* Level 2 courses in Health, Care and Childcare on topics like mental health, dementia, nutrition or infection control.

These courses are free if you live anywhere in England excluding any of the Mayoral Combined Authorities. Submit an enquiry below with your postcode and our Distance Learning team will confirm whether you are eligible for these free courses.

These Distance Learning courses will help you upskill, whether you already work in one of these sectors or want to retrain for a career move, and can fit around work and other responsibilities.

They are generally delivered over 8-12 weeks and include learning materials and a knowledgeable assessor who will provide advice and guidance on course content as well as helpful feedback on coursework.

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To find out more about each course or to make an application, please choose a course lower down this page. Otherwise, if you have any other questions, you can submit an enquiry below.

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Course List

The following Childcare Distance Learning courses are available to start at any time:

Level 2 Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
Level 2 Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences
Level 2 Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years

The following Health and Care Distance Learning courses are available to start at any time:

Level 2 Awareness of Mental Health Problems
Level 2 Care and Management of Diabetes
Level 2 Counselling Skills
Level 2 Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition
Level 2 Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
Level 2 Principles of Dementia Care
Level 2 Principles of End of Life Care
Level 2 Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Level 2 Understanding Autism
Level 2 Understanding Behaviour That Challenges
Level 2 Understanding Domestic Abuse
Level 2 Understanding Nutrition and Health
Level 2 Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
Level 2 Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
Level 2 Understanding Working With People With Mental Health Needs

You might also be interested in our free Level 2 Distance Learning courses in Business and Management.

Find out more about the benefits of Distance Learning.

Eligibility Criteria

Subject to Terms & Conditions. You must live in England but outside of:

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Greater Manchester
Liverpool City Region
Tees Valley
West of England
West Midlands
North of Tyne
Sheffield City Region
West Yorkshire

Any free course offers apply to course fees and do not apply to material or exam fees (but there is funding available for learners who are in need).

View full details of WAES course fees and funding eligibility.

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