Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

If you're interested in a fulfilling career in Health and Social Care, this Level 2 Health and Social Care course is perfect for you. You will be encouraged to develop skills, qualities, and confidence to work in the care environment or to prepare for the next level of education. This Health and Social Care course is based on internal assessment and portfolio work that will provide key knowledge and practical caring skills required to work in a wide range of care environments. Overall, this course will provide a solid foundation for you to build upon later, in employment or by progressing to a higher level of study.

4 GCSEs at grades 9-3 including English Language, Maths and Science

Your health care study programme includes a range of units to give you knowledge and an understanding of key subject areas in health and social care. These will include: Human growth and development Working in health and social care Effective communication in health and social care Nutrition Common care disorders

Through classroom-based lectures, presentations, discussions, individual and group projects. You'll have the chance to undertake a period of work experience.

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The course is assessed through the completion of coursework and assessment activities

On successful completion of the Level 2 programme, including English, Maths and Biology (or Science) at grades 4-9 grade, you will be considered for progression onto the T Level in Health or other Level 3 courses.

If you wish to go into employment, you may apply for positions in care homes and other related fields, such as community work in social care, residential care, and the voluntary sector. Alternatively, you may wish to apply for Apprenticeships in Health and Social Care.