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Health and Social Care Level 2 Extended Diploma

East Sussex College - Lewes

Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XH

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 2
Health, Public Services and Care

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 07 September 2027
East Sussex College - Lewes
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
You will be required to purchase a textbook costing approximately £20.

Application Instructions

You can only apply for one course type on an application.

Applying for A-Levels and/or V-Levels? You can choose to study three A-Levels or create a mixed programme combining A-Levels with other qualifications, including the new V-Levels. You will select the courses from a list of relevant subjects when you apply.

Applying for T-Levels? T-Levels are full-time courses that allow you to focus on one subject.

Applying for Vocational courses? Our technical and professional vocational courses are full-time programmes focusing on one subject. You can apply for up to two courses in the same application.

We accept applications to more than one campus; however once you have attended an interview session and received an offer from us, you will need to confirm your first-choice course and the campus you want to study at.

Course Summary

Our Level 2 Health and Social Care course is the perfect introduction to the Health & Social Care sector. You'll cover a range of units that will enhance your knowledge in things such as health, growth and development, then build your confidence in carrying out health care practices.

Course Details

During this exciting course, you will study three mandatory units. You will learn more about safeguarding and protection in health and social care, gathering insight from real-life examples. You will learn more about equality, diversity and rights in health. You will also study human growth and development, and get to see how these theories play out during a 30-hour work placement during the year.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

During the year, you will put together a portfolio of evidence, which will form part of your assessment. You will also take part in group work, presentations, and written assignments to form your overall grade.

Entry requirements

Minimum four grade 3-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 1 course, and English Language and maths at grade 3. A clear DBS check will be required.

Your next steps...

Once you have completed this course, you could progress onto our Level 3 Health & Social Care course or join our Level 3 T-Level in Health.

Additional information


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