Boost your career prospects by learning to work with people from all life stages in the Health and Social Care sector.
Course details
| Qualification name | Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care |
|---|---|
| Qualification level | 2 |
| Awarding organisation | NCFE |
| Course type | Classroom based |
| Course hours | Full-time |
| Course start date | 6th September 2021 |
| Cost description | Usual concessions and support available. More information is available on the college website. |
| Attendance pattern | Daytime |
Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.
Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.
Applicants must have a genuine interest in working with people and have a caring personality. Students must have achieved 4 GCSEs at Grade 3 or above including English Language and Mathematics. Students progressing from an academic Level 1 course may also be considered for this programme. You must have Enhanced DBS clearance as you will be working with vulnerable adults and children during your placements.
Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.
The work is internally and externally assessed. Internal assessment is carried out via assignment based units, which will be marked by individual unit lecturers. External assessment is undertaken by completion of two examined units; these units are assessed by the awarding body. All units are graded to Pass, Merit or Distinction depending on quality and criteria achieved.
Students achieving merit grades may apply for a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma course in Health and Social Care at Havant & South Downs College. Alternatively, students can apply for jobs within the Health & Social Care sector.
| Name | HSDC: South Downs Campus |
|---|---|
| Address |
College Road Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 8AA Find on Google maps |
| Phone | 023 9279 7979 |
| Website | https://www.hsdc.ac.uk |