Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) (Northern Ireland)

Competence-based qualification (NVQ) QCF based programme


Academic Year: 2022/23

Course Code: 10326

Campus: Downpatrick, Newtownards

Study Type: Part-Time

Education Level Further Education

Sessions

The following sessions are open for application on this course:

Type Campus Start
Part-Time Downpatrick
12/09/2022
Day: Wednesday
Time: 16:00-21:00
Part-Time Downpatrick
12/09/2022
Day: Mon, Fri
Time: 09:30-15:00
Part-Time Newtownards
12/09/2022
Day: Tuesday
Time: 16:00-20:00

Course Overview

NVQ level 2 Diploma in Health and social care - This work-based course is the required qualification for registration and regulatory requirements in the social care sector in Wales and Northern Ireland. It could lead to employment as a care assistant, support worker, key worker or healthcare assistant in residential settings, community and primary care environments, acute health environments, domiciliary services, day services or supported living projects

Learners must take nine mandatory units, and then have a choice of optional knowledge and competence units covering different areas of health and social care such as supporting person-centred approaches, advocacy, health care, supporting those with disabilities, learning disabilities or dementia.

Ideal If:

You would like to work as a Social Worker, Care Worker or Nurse.

You'll Learn:

About human lifespan development, health and social care services, anatomy and physiology for health and social care.

You'll Love:

The work experience included in this course working in a nursing home or within a childcare setting.

You'll Progress:

If you achieve this qualification, you can progress to the Level 3 in Health and Social Care. You could then progress to the HNC in Health and Social Care or an HND in Applied Practice Working with Children and Families /Foundation Degree Early Years which will lead to jobs such as nursing, social work or Early Years Practitioner.

You'll Need:

2 GCSEs at Grade D or above and a strong desire to work in a health or social care setting and are committed to undertaking work experience. You are required to complete an Access NI clearance.

Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

While we endeavour to run all our courses on the advertised day, SERC reserves the right to change the day of week on which the course runs.

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Available Sessions Summary

The following sessions are open for application on this course:

Type Campus Start
Part-Time Downpatrick
12/09/2022
Day: Wednesday
Time: 16:00-21:00
Part-Time Downpatrick
12/09/2022
Day: Mon, Fri
Time: 09:30-15:00
Part-Time Newtownards
12/09/2022
Day: Tuesday
Time: 16:00-20:00

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Further Education

Further Education

If you have just completed your GCSEs, Further Education is most likely the option for you. FE covers qualifications from entry to higher level qualifications such as Awards, Certificates, Diplomas, NVQ, BTEC and Apprenticeships.

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Available Sessions

The following sessions are available to apply for:

Course Type Title Campus Start Spaces Fee
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Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) (Northern Ireland)
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Downpatrick
12/09/2022
Day: Wednesday
Time: 16:00-21:00

18

£848.00

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Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) (Northern Ireland)
Y10326DD1C
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Downpatrick
12/09/2022
Day: Mon, Fri
Time: 09:30-15:00

12

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Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) (Northern Ireland)
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Newtownards
12/09/2022
Day: Tuesday
Time: 16:00-20:00

17

£848.00

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