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Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions (EQUAL)

Marketing Title
Level 2
Part-Time
BHSL2011 (2026/2027A)
07/09/2026
Format
18/12/2026
Format
Online Provision
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Course Information

Course Information
This programme provides learners with increased awareness of a range of common health conditions and their effects on individuals. Completing this qualification can support learners with moving into a healthcare role and gaining employment within the Health and Social Care sector.

Learners will investigate a range of specific conditions in more depth and develop their understanding of how t support individuals with these conditions.

These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
This qualification consists of the mandatory unit: Principles of monitoring the health of individuals affected by health conditions. Learners will also complete a number of optional units which may include a selection from the following:

• Understand how to contribute to monitoring the health of individuals affected by health

Conditions

• Understand cardiovascular disease
• Stroke awareness
• Arthritis awareness
• Understand physical disability
• Parkinson’s disease awareness

Learners will find out more about each condition including warning signs and symptoms and investigate the impact it can have in an individual’s life. They will investigate treatment methods and management options available.
Learners will be given access to a comprehensive online learning platform which will provide them with detailed knowledge and information to support their successful completion of each unit.

Further self-directed research is encouraged to expand learner’s understanding of key topics.
Learners should be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English at Level 1 and above. Learners will also need a good level of IT skills to be able to access a computer, laptop or tablet device with access to the internet.  The setup of this course enables learners to study independently and flexibly at times convenient to them.
· Clear deadlines will be provided for each unit to ensure the qualification is completed within the set time frame.
· Completion and progress on each unit is clearly identified on the learner’s online dashboard.
· Learners will receive regular written feedback throughout the course including opportunities for further development.
You will be completing work in relation to each unit, which a range of activities and questioning to allow you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding. You will complete this online using the online platform.

The Additional Learning Support Team work across college supporting students with a variety of learning needs in different ways. Support can be requested at enrolment or at any point throughout your course.
Following completion of this course the following progression option(s) are available:
· Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Level 2
· Certificate in Understanding Working with People with Mental Health Needs Level 2
· Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values Level 2
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Course Fees (evidence may be required) Fee
Eco Inact - health, disability, caring
£0.00
Eco inactive - Skills, emp, progression
£0.00
I am aged 19-23 (on the 31st August) and do not already have a level 2 qualification
£0.00
I am aged 19-24 (on the 31st August) and have a EHCP
£0.00
I am aged under 19 (on the 31st August)
£0.00
I am currently under formal redundancy consultation
£0.00
I am employed and have earnings of less than £26,800 per year (inc any benefit payments)
£0.00
I am unemployed and in receipt of Employment Support Allowance
£0.00
I am unemployed and in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance
£0.00
I am unemployed and in receipt of Universal Credit with a take home pay less than £952 (or £1534 for a joint claim) per month
£0.00
I am unemployed, not in receipt of any benefit and am seeking employment in relation to this course that i am enrolling onto.
£0.00
Standard Course Fee
£0.00