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Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

EKC Ashford College

Elwick Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1NN

National Certificate (BTEC / NCFE)
Level 2
Health, Public Services and Care

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Ashford College
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

Applications Open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply - Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide.

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Ashford College

Application Limits - You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

  • EKC Ashford College
  • EKC Broadstairs College*
  • EKC Canterbury College*
  • EKC Dover College
  • EKC Folkestone College*
  • EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Course Summary

Begin your journey into health and social care with this Level 2 course, designed to teach you the basic knowledge and skills needed to start your future career

Course Details

Develop an understanding of the skills needed when working with people in health and social care environments. During this course, you will learn:

  • Human life span development
  • Health and Social Care values
  • Equality and diversity
  • Anatomy and Care of disorders

Throughout the course you are expected to learn how to work within a team, and independently.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Assessment is through completing a portfolio of work and work placements.

Entry requirements

This pathway gives you time to develop skills in your chosen area and improve your English and maths to a grade 4 or equivalent. Reaching this level will help you have more opportunities in the future, like getting a skilled job, an apprenticeship, or moving on to a Level 3 course. To join this programme, you'll need the equivalent of 4 GCSEs at grades 2 to 1, including English and maths at Level 1 or higher.

Your next steps...

You can progress onto further study in this area, such as a Level 3 qualification, an Apprenticeship, or you can begin your career in an entry level job.


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