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Health and Social Care Level 2 Extended Diploma

at Barnsley College, Barnsley · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate1 yearFull time

What the college says

If you want to make a difference to people’s lives in a positive way and at the same time gain skills, then a qualification in Health and Social Care is the route for you! This Level 2 Extended Diploma is designed to give you the knowledge, understanding and skills you to prepare for employment. The course will be delivered over 12 hours per week. You will have the opportunity to explore health and social care and develop your knowledge to successfully progress to study at Level 3 or apply for employment in health and social care at a trainee level. You will complete 7 units throughout the year in College and you will also be expected to participate in a minimum of 120 hours work experience, which will be organised by the department. There is a mixture of study methods employed on the programme, these being practical exercises, group workshops, discussions, assignments and presentations to stimulate your interest and enhance your learning. The course has 7 units which you must achieve in order to be accredited with the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care. MANDATORY UNITS: Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care Human growth and development Safeguarding and protection in health and social care Communication in health and social care Working in health and social care

What you need to get on

Four GCSEs at grade A* to D/3 including GCSE English and maths at grade 3 or Level 1 Health and Social Care plus Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths All students will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check In addition we require a good school/college report, with regards to attendance, punctuality and standard of behaviour.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

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

  • SciTech Centre

    Falcon Street, Barnsley, S70 2EY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Barnsley

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