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Health and Social Care Level 2 Extended Diploma

East Sussex College - Eastbourne

Cross Levels Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2UF

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification

Level 2

Available start dates

Tuesday, 07 September 2027

East Sussex College - Eastbourne

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

There is a small cost for the materials involved.

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

Units of study on this popular course include: safeguarding and protection in Health and Social Care; equality, diversity and rights; and human growth and development. You will also experience a variety of modules designed to improve your employability prospects and progression skills.

Course Details

Within the mandatory units you will explore codes of practice, whistleblowing, real life scenarios and case studies as well as exploring how to safeguard yourself when working in the sector. There will be the opportunity to look at the different stages of life, significant events and a persons care needs at each point. The employability modules look at mental health and wellbeing, team and independent working and a basic introduction to first aid in the setting.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You need to produce a portfolio of evidence and all units within these qualifications are internally graded A* - D. Some assessments are practically orientated where you have to demonstrate the skills, qualities and behaviours associated with the workplace.

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...

You could progress onto a Level 3 programme to develop your knowledge and understating or you may choose to go into the workplace and undertake an apprenticeship.

Additional information

https://www.escg.ac.uk/courses/105956/

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