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Overview

This qualification covers a range of key subject areas in health and social care including Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Rights and Communication in Health and Social Care; allowing learners to pursue an interest in chosen subject areas. This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 and provides direct progression to Level 3 Award, Certificate and Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care. Learners will attend placement in a real work environment to support their learning. Learners will usually be able to achieve the qualification in one year. 

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Course Content

Mandatory Units: 

1) Human Growth and Development  

2) Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care  

3) Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care 

4) Communication in Health and Social Care  

5) Working in Health and Social Care. 

The remaining units are taken from optional units.  

All units in this qualification are internally graded A* - D. 

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Entry Requirements

To enrol in the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care course, you’ll need: 

  • Grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths or English, Grade 3 in other GCSE subjects and/or achieved Level 1 Health & Social Care 

  • An avid interest in caring for others 

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Careers

Here are just a few examples of the different career opportunities you have after completing a Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: 

  1. Care Management – Care home manager, healthcare manager 

  1. Social Work – Social worker, children and families social worker 

  1. Nursing – Registered nurse, community nurse. 

  1. Healthcare Support – Healthcare assistant, clinical support worker 

  1. Mental Health – Mental health support worker, mental health practitioner 

  1. Occupational Therapy – Occupational therapist, therapy assistant 

  1. Residential Care – Residential care worker, domiciliary care worker 

  1. Health and Safety – Health and safety officer, infection control specialist 

  1. Public Health – Public health officer, health educator 

  1. Rehabilitation – Rehabilitation assistant, physiotherapy assistant 

  1. Administration – Healthcare administrator, medical records officer 

  1. Safeguarding – Safeguarding officer, child protection officer 

These roles span a wide range of settings, from hospitals and clinics to social services and private care companies, with plenty of opportunities for further study, training, or gaining experience in the health and social care sector.

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