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Health and Social Care NCFE Cache Diploma (Extd) Level 2
Level 2
16-18
1 Year, Full Time
Stanmore College Main Site
The Health and Social Care NCFE Cache Extended Diploma Level 2 provides essential knowledge and practical skills to work in the Health and Social Care sector.
Throughout the course you’ll gain an understanding of the principles of the industry. You will cover key topics such as effective communication in care settings, health and safety practices, safeguarding and protecting individuals, and working in partnership with others in the sector. You will also gain insights into supporting individuals with specific care needs.
This course is designed to prepare you for a variety of roles within the sector, giving you the skills needed to support children, young people, vulnerable adults, and the elderly. You will be required to complete 45 hours of industrial placement.
Upon completion, you’ll be ready to go into employment or pursue further study to prepare you for social work, nursing and other professions allied to health and medical care.
Additional Information
- Progression
You can study further or go into employment.
- Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs, including English or Maths at grade 4 or above.
Or, a Merit in a relevant diploma with GCSE grade 4 in English. - Assessment
Internally and externally assessed assignments.
Satisfactory work experience portfolio. - Work Experience
A minimum of 45 hours of industry placement with an employer is required for this course.
Once you are enrolled on the course, our dedicated Work Experience Team will assist to organise your work placement. We have a network of Employers that we partner with to help you achieve quality work experience.
You can also click the the links to read more about Work Experience News, Employers News and T Levels News.
“I achieved an A* in Health and Social Care. Studying this course at Stanmore College has given me valuable knowledge about supporting individuals, as well as the opportunity to develop strong communication and teamwork skills. As a result, I now feel more confident about my future studies and building a career in the health and social care sector. The teachers were consistently supportive, offering guidance and advice whenever I needed it. The course gave me a solid understanding of health and wellbeing, safeguarding, and communication, knowledge that will be especially useful as I begin my studies in Paramedic Science. It also helped me build practical skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and empathy, all of which are essential when working with patients and healthcare professionals.”
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