Application Instructions
Applications Open - 26th September 2025
Applications Close - 14th August 2026 for application forms - please visit www.northkent.ac.uk if applying after this date for GCSE Open Events and Open Enrolment Dates.
How to Apply - Apply through KentChoices
PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment
Course Summary
A variety of assessment methods including: Leaflets, Presentations, Posters, Written coursework and work placement.
Course Details
The Level 2 Certificate and Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care enables applied study of the health and social care sector, providing learners with an introduction to key areas relating to current practice. The mandatory units aim to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of key subject areas in health and social care. The optional units within the Extended Diploma allow learners to pursue an interest in chosen subject areas. These qualifications are made up of a common bank of units, and have been designed to allow direct progression from the Certificate to the Extended Diploma. The Level 2 Certificate and Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care have also been designed to enable learners to progress to our Level 3 Award, Certificate and Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (which supports progression to Higher Education), further learning at Level 3 and above, or to the workplace.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
A variety of assessment methods including: Leaflets, Presentations, Posters, Written coursework and work placement.
Entry requirements
4 GCSE’s grade 3 or above. Must include English and Maths.
Your next steps...
Upon successful completion of this course students can progress to NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
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