Level 2 Extended Diploma Health and Social Care

Key Facts

Level: 2

Attendance: Full Time (FT)

Duration: 1 Year

Course Code: KFG5091

Start Date: August 2027

Awarding Body: NCFE

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Code: KFG5091

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This vocational course will help you to develop the knowledge, skills, and personal qualities needed to work in a care setting.

You will be learning to understand human growth and development through the life stages, exploring cultural diversity, developing effective communication skills, and exploring the impact of diet on people’s health.

Features and Benefits

This course involves work placements. Many assignment tasks are firmly based on this experience.

There is excellent tutorial support and access to additional support according to your individual requirements.

We are constantly developing new resources to encourage active ways of learning.

Course Content

Communication in Health & Social Care
Human growth and development
Working in health and social care
Safeguarding
Equality and diversity
End of life care OR anatomy and physiology
Health and well-being
Work placement in a caring services setting

Entry Requirements

At least four GCSEs at grade D/3, including English Language and Maths.

A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for courses involving work placement and will be required before going into employment.

Progression Opportunities

Successful students could progress onto a variety of courses, for instance the CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, the CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care, or go directly into employment in the care sector.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained on this website is correct, the College accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Please note that details are subject to change without notice with regard to the provision of courses, course times and dates and the fees and charges levied.