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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
Available start dates
Available start dates
Thursday, 02 September 2027
Ashford College
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Application Instructions
Applications Open - Monday 2 November 2026
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 a rewarding career in the healthcare sector with our Level 2 Health and Social Care course. This beginner-friendly course requires no previous experience and builds essential knowledge in health and social care, communication, safeguarding, and patient care.
You’ll gain the skills and confidence to progress into a Level 3 course, apprenticeship or entry-level role in care homes, hospitals, nurseries, and community care settings.
Start your journey today with a recognised qualification that opens doors across the UK health and social care sector.
This two-year programme provides additional time to achieve a qualification in English and/or Maths.
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 into a wide range of opportunities in the health and social care sectors. This includes:
- Progress onto a relevant Level 3 qualification to advance your skills
- Enter a Level 3 relevant apprenticeship
- Start your career in a wide range of health and social care roles
For more courses like this, check our courses page.
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