Health + Social Care Diploma

Our Health and Social Care Diploma, equivalent to two A-levels, prepares you for the real challenges of higher education or employment in the care sector. You’ll combine theory with practical coursework, including a work placement, to build genuinely transferable skills.

What are the entry requirements?
You’ll need four GCSEs at grades 9 to 4. You'll need four GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including at least a grade 3 in GCSE Maths and a grade 3 in GCSE English Language.
What will you learn?
You'll cover human development, safeguarding, communication, anatomy and physiology, and the importance of safe and effective care practices, applying your learning to real-life care scenarios.
What's involved in the placement?
Work placement is an integral part of the course, where you'll develop professional and personal skills through interaction with people who work in the sector or require care and support.
What can this course lead to?
This course supports progression into nursing, midwifery, social work, occupational therapy, healthcare assisting, youth work or childcare, and into higher education or apprenticeships.

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