L2 Ext Diploma in Health and Social Care - No L2 Entitlement

Mode of study

Full Time

Start date

03/09/2026

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 3 including a grade 4 in either maths or English and a Level 1 qualification (with an opportunity to retake only one core GCSE). A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

Course Code

DP2HSA1F/1

Duration

1-Year

Location

Welwyn Garden City Campus

Awarding body

NCFE

About the course

This course provides you with the opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to work with a care setting. You will gain valuable vocational experience through a supervised work placement in a variety of Health and Social Care setings.

Career options

Potential careers:

Radiographer
Care Home Manager
Childminder
Counsellor
Health Psychologist
Probation Officer
Social Worker
Substance Misuse Worker
Youth & Community Worker

Course Content - What will I learn?

You will study eight units in total including: Communication skills, Individual rights, Individial needs and Human Lifespan Development. You will gain vocational experience through 100 hours of supervised work placement hours in a variety of Health & Social Care settings.

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

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