Health and Social Care CACHE Level 2 Extended Diploma

Applications Open: Monday 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: Friday 24th July 2026

Entry Requirements: Our general entry requirements are:-

• A Levels – advanced courses, two year study programme, with an average entry requirement of at least five grade 5+ qualifications, including English and mathematics. Some subjects may have additional entry requirements.

• BTEC Level 3 – advanced courses, two year study programme, with an average entry requirement of at least five grade 4+ qualifications, including English and mathematics. Some subjects may have additional entry requirements.

• T Level - technical course, two year study programme, with an average entry requirement of at least five grade 5+ qualifications, including English and mathematics.

• BTEC Level 2 – One year programme, which could lead on to further studies, with an average entry requirement at least five grade 2 or above, including English and mathematics.

How to Apply: Please apply via Kent Choices

If applying to T Level Engineering, please include a second choice set of subjects within the same application.

Course aims

Students completing this course will develop a wide range of skills including communication, empathy, and organisation. There will be opportunities to partake in team work and group projects, enabling the development of social and interpersonal skills. Strong literacy and numeracy skills are also important.

Course content

Students will cover a variety of topics including human lifespan development, nutrition, health and wellbeing, human body systems, promoting health and equality and diversity in health and social care. The units include important working practices such as promoting rights, care principles and safeguarding alongside optional units such as creative activities and mental health.

Assessment

Students will complete several units of work, all of which are internally assessed through the completion of assignments. These may be compiled through written reports, projects or information booklets.

Additional course entry requirements

An interest in working in the health and social care sector would be desirable. The entry requirement is grade 2 or above in English and mathematics.

Progression and career opportunities

Students following this course may progress into a Level 3 course or an apprenticeship. It may also lead to higher education in a variety of degree subjects such as childcare, midwifery, nursing, social work, occupational therapy, mental health nursing, counselling and teaching.