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Health and Social Care Level 2 First Extended Certificate

at University College Birmingham, Birmingham · university

Level 2Applied and BTECEdexcel First Extended Certificate (2012 onwards)1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

The Level 2 BTEC First Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care supports young people to succeed and progress in their education and chosen career pathway. The knowledge, understanding and skills learned in studying a BTEC First supports progression to further study and enables you to take responsibility for your own learning and develop essential skills for the modern-day workplace. This qualification has mandatory units and optional specialist units that ensures that you have broad and balanced coverage of the vocational sector. Through industry placements, you will also get to explore many different areas of work and gain vital practical experience alongside your studies. Setting up your career path in the health and social care sector, where skilled healthcare workers are in high demand, this Level 2 gives you clear progression route to a Level 3 course, employment or an apprenticeship.

What you need to get on

Please refer to the University College Birmingham course page for specific entry requirements.

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

  • UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM

    Summer Row, Birmingham, B3 1JB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 14 September 2026 · Birmingham

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