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Level 2 in Health & Social Care

at Cambridge Regional College, Cambridge · college

Level 2Applied and BTECFirst Certificate1 yearFlexible

What the college says

With the demographics in the UK changing rapidly and the population living longer, the Health and Social Care sectors will experience huge growth over the next few years. The BTEC Extended Certificate offers students a broad and in-depth foundation to progress to the modern workplace or further studies. Learners will benefit from gaining a number of mandatory units as well as a range of specialist units. Units of study include: Communication in Health and Social Care Individual rights in Health and Social Care Individual needs in Health and Social Care Ensuring safe environments in Health and Social Care Cultural diversity in Health and Social Care Anatomy and physiology for Health and Social Care Creative therapeutic activities in Health and Social Care The impact of diet on health This is a full-time 1 year course. You will spend 3 days per week in College, one study day and you will be expected to undertake a minimum of 35 hours mandatory work experience on the other day. In addition to the main vocational qualification, learners will be required to study an English and Maths programme tailored to their individual needs. There will be a cost to students of GBP120 which includes a security check (DBS) and course materials, 19+ fees apply.

What you need to get on

You will need 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, or successful completion of a full level 1 in Health and Social Care or Early Years (or equivalent).

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?

The provider describes this as being for learners aged 19 and over.

Where it runs

  • Huntingdon Campus

    California Road, Huntingdon, PE29 1BL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Huntingdon

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