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Diploma in Skills for Health and Social Care L2

at Bishop Auckland College, Bishop Auckland · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2024see the detail

Level 2Stepping stonesDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

Diplomas are highly regarded within the care industry. The NOCN Diploma in Skills for Health and Social Care Level 2 will have you working towards gaining 37 credits through a variety of units with a placement experience to enhance your skills. The registered title of this course is Diploma in Skills for Employment Training and Personal Development (Health and Social Care). You will have an opportunity to develop and apply new skills and knowledge in a practical realistic way and will follow a course of study that will enable you to progress to either the Level 2 Health Pre-T.Level 2 or an apprenticeship Did you know health and social care qualifications are changing ? We therefore have different routes for learners who want to gain a career in Health (nursing and physiotherapy for example) and Social Care (care of the elderly in care homes or Social Work) For more information this can be explained at interview.

What you need to get on

For the level 2 Diploma a minimum 4 GCSE's at grades 3 - 2 or equivalent, including Maths and English, or a Level 1 qualification in a relevant subject area. These will be subject to individual requirements at interview.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

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

  • Woodhouse Lane Campus

    Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bishop Auckland

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