The Level 2 Certificate and Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care enables applied study of the health and social care sector, providing learners with an introduction to key areas relating to current practice. The mandatory units aim to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of key subject areas in health and social care. The optional units within the Extended Diploma allow learners to pursue an interest in chosen subject areas. These qualifications are made up of a common bank of units, and have been designed to allow direct progression from the Certificate to the Extended Diploma. The Level 2 Certificate and Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care have also been designed to enable learners to progress to our Level 3 Award, Certificate and Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (which supports progression to Higher Education), further learning at Level 3 and above, or to the workplace.

Course options

Code

B6D109P

Level

Level 2

Mode

Full Time

Campus

Dartford

Duration

1 year

Starting

8/09/2025

Ending

19/06/2026


  • What qualification will I gain?

    NCFE Cache L2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

  • Entry Requirements

    5 GCSE’s grade 3 or above. Must include English and Maths.

  • What progression options will I have?

    Upon successful completion of this course students can progress to NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

  • What costs are involved?

    Tuition Fees: 16-18 - free 19+ - £1650 Exam and Registration Fees (payable by all aged 19 and over): £160 This course may also attract additional costs, for example, kit, uniform, trips or books, that all students will be required to pay. Please contact the College for further details.

  • How will I be assessed?

    A variety of assessment methods including: Leaflets, Presentations, Posters, Written coursework and work placement.