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Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

Course details

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Qualification name Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
Qualification level 2
Awarding organisation NCFE
Learning method Classroom based
Course type Higher Education
Course hours Full-time
Course start date 14th September 2026
Cost description Contact for details
Attendance pattern Daytime

Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.

This programme is suitable for school leavers. If you are interested in persuing this course as an adult please get in contact with us.

Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.

Entry requirements are 4 GCSE at Grade D/3 or above or a relevant Level 1 qualification.

View the key features of this course.

This course is a practical, work-related course. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. It introduces you to the employment area you have chosen and provides a good basis to go on to a more advanced work-related course.

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With further training or study to level 3 and university, students go on to careers such as nursing, social work and residential care management. If you want to enter into work straight after this course, you could work in registered care homes, hospitals, nursing homes or health centres.

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Name Nuneaton Campus
Address Hinckley Road
NUNEATON
Warwickshire
CV11 6BH
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Email enquiries@nwslc.ac.uk
Phone 0330 058 3000
Website http://www.nwslc.ac.uk

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Wigston Campus 14th September 2026 View course
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