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Diploma in Health & Social Care, Level 2

at Heart of Worcestershire College, Redditch · college

Ofsted rated their education programmes for young peopleExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 2Applied and BTECFirst Certificate1 yearFull time£2,000

What the college says

The course is an excellent starting point to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to care for others in a health or social care setting. This course includes valuable work experience where you can learn practical skills, gain an understanding of the industry and put theory learned in the classroom into practice., , Please note that this course is predominantly aimed at 16 to 19 year olds.

What you need to get on

Applicants must have 4 GCSEs grade 3 and above (A*-D), including English and maths. For students wanting to progress with their health and social care qualification at level 3 they will need to have achieved their GCSE in English and maths at a grade grade 4/5 and above (C) during their course. Entry is subject to a satisfactory reference and interview. , , Entry decisions will be discretionary at interview. Students will continually be assessed through probation period to ensure they are on the

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Redditch Campus

    Peakman Street, Redditch, Redditch, B98 8DW

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  • All Saints Building, Deansway

    Deansway, Worcester, WR1 2JF

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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Redditch
  • 7 September 2026 · Worcester

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