Level 2 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services
at Hopwood Hall College, Manchester · college
What the college says
Discover our range of courses at Hopwood Hall College, with entry requirements, progression and course information.
What you need to get on
4 GCSEs grade D or above to include English and Mathematics.If you have not attained GCSE grades 4-9 in English and Maths you will automatically be enrolled in classes to work towards these qualifications at an appropriate level to suit your ability.
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
Middleton Campus
Middleton Campus Hopwood Hall College, Manchester, M24 6XH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Manchester
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