Health & Care Diploma – Level 2

• What will be studied

  Course content will include:

  • Equality and diversity
  • Care values
  • Healthy living
  • Lifespan development
  • Effective communication
  • Promoting public health
  • Creative and therapeutic activities
• What are the entry requirements?

  You will need:  

  • 4 x GCSE grades at 3 (D) or above, 1 of them being English.
  • Or you can progress to this course from a relevant Level 1 course, e.g. from level 1 Childcare or Level 1 Health and Social Care.
  • A caring nature
  • A strong work ethic
  • A passion for working with people

  An interview is required as well as a suitable reference, also a clear DBS report as you will be working with vulnerable people.

• Where does this course lead to?

  This course can be used as a stepping stone towards the KC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care from where you can go to university to study subjects such as:

  • Nursing
  • Midwifery
  • Social work
  • Counselling
  • Occupational therapy
  • Paramedic science
  • Teacher training.

  You can also progress to a job in health and social care, for example, as a domiciliary care worker or as an assistant in a residential care home for elderly people or individuals with physical/learning disabilities.

   

  The course can take you onto an apprenticeship in health and social care.

• What qualifications will be gained?

  On completion of this qualification, you will be awarded a Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care.

• How will this course be delivered?

  This practical based course will be delivered through:-

  • Presentations
  • Task-based exercises
  • Practical demonstrations
  • 1:1 support
  • Tutorials and lectures

   

  Once your DBS form has been returned, you will attend placement 1 day each week in order to complete 100 hours over the year. The college will find your placement for you and you will be visited by a member of the health and social care team to ensure you are settled in well and to assess your progress.

  Work placement is an integral part of the course, therefore completion of placement hours is mandatory.

  Placements you might attend include residential care homes for elderly people, day centres for either elderly people or individuals with additional needs and care homes for people with learning/physical disabilities.

• How will I be assessed?

  You will complete a range of assignments, including skills assessed at work placement and evidenced by your placement supervisor.

  You will also take 2 exams.

• How to get a place?
  Fill out our quick and easy application form HERE
• Other Information:

  Students aged 19+ will be subject to fees. Student finance offers help with Advanced Learner Loans and support to students, please contact Student Services on 01562 512003 or email studentservices@kidderminster.ac.uk for more information and advice.

  You will need to pay approximately £50.00 for your DBS application and between £25.00 - £50.00 for your uniform.

  You will be required to wear a uniform consisting of a polo shirt and sweatshirt. You will be able to wear your own trousers/skirt and shoes.

  Whilst on this course we would expect you to bring equipment to classes to assist with completing lesson takes, such as:-

  • Pens
  • Pencils
  • Memory stick
  • Notepad
• Exam Board:
  Pearson BTEC
• WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?

  After you've completed KC's Health and Social Care Level 2 Diploma and attained a merit or above, you can move on to:

  • KC Health and Social Care Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma

  Which can eventually lead to:

  • KC HND Health and Social Care

   

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