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Health & Social Care (Extended Diploma) Vocational
Vocational, Level 2 (Triple Award)

Entry Requirements

Grades 3-2 in English and Maths and two or more GCSEs at grades 3-2.

Assessment

• Coursework portfolios and compulsory placements.

Course Duration

• One year

Exam Board

• NCFE

Are you driven to make a real difference in people’s lives? Whether you’re passionate about supporting others, interested in health and wellbeing, or aiming for a career in healthcare or social work, this course is a fantastic place to begin. The Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification at Itchen Sixth Form College introduces you to a dynamic and growing sector that offers a wide range of meaningful career paths. With expert tutors and opportunities to apply your learning in practical settings, you’ll be supported to achieve your goals and unlock your future in care.

What You Will Explore

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to key areas of the health and social care sector, including:

  • Human growth and development across the lifespan
  • Health and social care values
  • Communication in care settings
  • Equality, diversity, and inclusion
  • Safeguarding and protection
  • Healthy living and wellbeing
  • Understanding working in health and social care settings

You’ll learn through a mix of classroom-based study, case studies, group projects, and practical activities.

Work Placements

Health & Social Care students have the valuable opportunity to put theory into practice through a series of mandatory work placements for one day each week enabling students to gain excellent ‘hands on’ experience.

Please note: students who take any care course will be required to pay for a DBS (Disclosing and Barring Service) check.

Click here for link to Exam Board specification for Health and Social Care Level 2

Skills You Will Develop

Studying Health and Social Care at Level 2 equips you with vital professional and interpersonal skills, such as:

  • Understanding how to care for people at different life stages
  • Professional communication with service users and colleagues
  • Empathy and ethical awareness
  • Health promotion and supporting wellbeing
  • Personal organisation and time management

This course helps you build a strong foundation of transferable skills that will benefit you in many areas of life and work:

  • Critical thinking and decision-making
  • Teamwork and leadership
  • Report writing and reflection
  • Managing confidential information
  • Adapting to different needs and situations

The impact of your work can be life-changing, helping people stay safe, healthy, respected, and supported in their everyday lives.

Where Can Level 2 Health & Social Care Lead?

Further Education

  • Progression to Level 3 Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate or Diploma)
  • Access to relevant apprenticeships in care, support work, or healthcare settings
  • Opportunities to study specialist courses such as Mental Health, SEN, or Counselling

Career Opportunities

  • Healthcare assistant
  • Support worker
  • Residential care worker
  • Social care assistant
  • Community outreach worker

With further study and experience, you can move into careers such as:

  • Nurse or midwife
  • Social worker
  • Paramedic
  • Occupational therapist
  • Counsellor or mental health practitioner

Where next?

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Useful Information

For more information contact:

James Bailey

Position: Director of Curriculum for Science, Social Sciences & Care

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