Diploma in Care
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.
16 providers teach this exact qualification.
North East5
Darlington · 34 weeks
They ask for: You will need 3 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English at grade 3 or above.
Their version£2,579Middlesbrough · 1 week
They ask for: Learners should be at least 19 years old. Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement to be able to show competence in both knowled
Their version£1,031Newcastle Upon Tyne · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£921Sunderland City Metropolitan Borough Council
Sunderland · 18 weeks
They ask for: Learners will need to undergo a DBS check and undertake 150 hours practical placement as they need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
South Shields · 43 weeks
They ask for: No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
Their version£993
North West4
Manchester · 33 weeks
They ask for: 4 GCSEs grade D or above or equivalent to include English Language and Mathematics.
Manchester · 1 year
They ask for: Discover our range of courses at Hopwood Hall College, with entry requirements, progression and course information.
Lancaster and Morecambe College
Lancaster · 2 years
They ask for: There are no entry requirements for this course
Their version£250St. Helens · 143 hours
They ask for: Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
London3
Barnet · 34 weeks
They ask for: Applicants must be 19 + years and must already hold Level 1 English and maths qualifications. Evidence of previous placement or knowledge of Health and Social C
Their version£1,842London · 12 months
They ask for: Learners should be at least 16 years old. We do not set any other entry requirements but colleges and training providers may have their own guidelines.
Their version£2,578London · 28 weeks
They ask for: GCSE English and maths at Grade 3 or above. We will consider applications from students with a Level 1 qualification in an appropriate subject area accompanied
Their version£1,031
East of England2
Bedford · 307 hours
They ask for: Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
Cambridge · 12 months
They ask for: Learners must be in a job role that supports the completion of the framework.
Yorkshire and The Humber1
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Barnsley · 36 weeks
They ask for: An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.
Their versionFree
South East1
Professional Training Solutions Limited
Farnham · 12 months
They ask for: Learners must be aged 16 or over to enrol on this qualification. There are no formal prior learning requirements, although training providers may set their own