Health & Social Care Diploma Level 2

Course Description

This is a coursework based qualification. Units cover a basic introduction to Health and Social Care topics to prepare you for a career in a Health and Social Care setting.

Times and Costs

Start Date	End Date	Day	Time	Location	Attendance	Cost	Apply
03/09/12 28/06/13 MON-FRI 09:00- 16:00  Coalville Full Time £598 If you are under 25 this course could be free of charge depending on your previous qualifications. Find Out More

Prices shown are for the 2012-13 academic year which starts in August 2012. TBC prices for the next academic year will be updated on the website as they become available.

If the duration of your course is more than 1 year, further tuition/material fees will be expected 12 months after starting your course unless you are exempt from payment.

Course Level

Level 2

Entry Requirements

Ideally you will have 4-5 GCSEs grades D-G, or an Introductory Diploma at a Merit level or above.

Course Length

The course is 1 year long. You will attend college for approximately 14 hours per week over 3 days.

What will I study

> Communication
> Health and Safety
> Diet and Nutrition
> Lifespan Development
> Individual Needs
> Creative and Therapeutic Activities
> Equality and Diversity
> Health and Social Care Services

How will I learn?

You will learn from demonstrations, group work, practical activities and individual research activities.

How will I be assessed?

All units are assessed through projects or coursework which includes developing posters, leaflets and written work. There are no exams.

Where could it lead?

Following this course you could progress to the Health and Social Care Level 3 Diploma, an apprenticeship, or employment in the Health and Social Care sector.

Materials/Equipment Required

You will need normal stationery for taking notes and producing coursework such as pens and paper.