Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (QCF)

This qualification is to guide and assess the development of knowledge and skills relating to the health and social care workforce. It has also replaced the Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social care. This qualification confirms competence in these areas for roles such as:

• • Care assistants/support workers/key workers in residential settings
  • Healthcare assistants/support workers in community and primary care environments
  • Healthcare assistants/support workers in acute health environments
  • Care assistants/support workers/key workers in domiciliary services
  • Care assistants/support workers/key workers in day services
  • Support workers in supported living projects
  • Community-based care assistants/ support workers/key workers, including those working in specialist areas eg. dementia, learning disabilities
  • Personal assistants employed directly by the individual they support or their families
  • Emerging new types of workers and multidisciplinary health roles crossing traditional service barriers and delivery model
  • This qualification is recognised by care providers, the CQC and Nursing Universities.

• • • 24 credits from the mandatory units in Group A
    • A minimum of 2 credits and a maximum of 7 credits must be achieved core units
    • IA minimum of 15 credits must be achieved from optional units
    • Learners can claim an endorsed pathway on Dementia, Adults with Learning Disabilities or generic

It is anticipated that learners will progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social care

Flexible study but could be completed within 3 to 6 months

UK Students: £480 + vat
International Students: £700.