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Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care - Level 2
Overview
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This course is a stepping stone into applied study of the health and social care sector, and will provide you with an introduction to key areas relating to current practice.
This course also includes 30 hours of work placement, and the opportunity to practice health and safety in our hospital simulation room (e.g. understanding and practising handwashing techniques, appropriate use of PPE, assessing risks, and producing health campaigns).
What will I study?
Mandatory units:
- Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care
- Human growth and development
- Safeguarding and protection in health and social care
- Communication in health and social care
- Working in health and social care.
Optional units:
- Health and well-being
- Nutrition for health and social care.
You will be required to attend 30 hours of work placement to demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills and behaviours required by the sector to support progression onto the next level. Placements support learning by providing you with the opportunity to apply knowledge to practice, receive feedback, and reflect on your own experience, alongside being able to observe professional practice in action and gain valuable employability skills.
- Entry requirements
- 4 GCSEs grade 3-9 including English Language and Maths
- A successful DBS check (this must be completed by the end of September).
If you are not studying a traditional GCSE programme, we accept alternative qualifications like Functional Skills and vocational courses. If you are not planning on sitting GCSE exams, we can also support you with completing an English Language and Maths assessment. Please contact our Admissions Team for further details:
- 01623 413639
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Applicants aged over 19
If you don't meet the listed entry requirements, you may still be accepted with relevant experience, a strong portfolio, and a commitment to the subject. - Assessment
- Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
- NCFE CACHE
- Progression
- Careers
- Additional costs
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Visit our kit lists page to see what clothing and equipment you’ll need, and start preparing for your studies in September.
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.
