# Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care > The Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive introduction to the principles, values, and theoretical foundations of working in health and social care settings. The course develops essential knowledge required for individuals preparing to enter the health and social care sector or those seeking to strengthen their understanding of care practice. In this course, you will be able to understand person-centred care, effective communication, safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity, and professional responsibilities within care environments. It will also create your awareness of the standards, behaviours, and legislative frameworks that underpin safe, respectful, and inclusive care delivery. - Course page: https://upskilluni.com/courses/level-2-diploma-in-health-and-social-care/724 - Provider: [SMC College](https://upskilluni.com/providers/smc-college) - Price: £350 (was £990), buy online - Study method: Online, On Demand - Duration: 10 hours · Self-paced - Level: Beginner - Qualification: Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care - Includes: certificate, finance options - Subjects: [Health, Safety & Care](https://upskilluni.com/courses/health-safety-and-care), [Health and Social Care](https://upskilluni.com/courses/health-and-social-care) - Last updated: 2026-11-11 ## Description The Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive introduction to the principles, values, and theoretical foundations of working in health and social care settings. The course develops essential knowledge required for individuals preparing to enter the health and social care sector or those seeking to strengthen their understanding of care practice. In this course, you will be able to understand person-centred care, effective communication, safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity, and professional responsibilities within care environments. It will also create your awareness of the standards, behaviours, and legislative frameworks that underpin safe, respectful, and inclusive care delivery. **Learning Objectives** On successful completion of this course, learners will be able to: - Understand knowledge of key principles in health and social care - Understand safeguarding principles and health and safety responsibilities, - Recognise the roles and responsibilities of health and social care workers - Understand how to communicate effectively in health and social care settings - Understand equality, diversity, and inclusion - Prepare for progression into employment or further study **Qualification Structure** Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care includes only four units. Each unit has 10 credits. Unit 1- Principles of Person-Centred Care in Health and Social Care Unit 2- Communication in Health and Social Care Unit 3- Safeguarding, Health and Safety in Health and Social Care Unit 4- Equality, Diversity and Professional Practice **Assessment Method** Each unit within the qualification is assessed through a written assignment. There are no exams for this course. **Entry Requirements** There are no formal entry requirements for this course. **Results and Certificate** Upon successful completion of all four mandatory units, learners will be awarded Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care. **How will you study?** Our online learning portal is available 24/7, allowing you to study at a time that suits you. You can access your course using a desktop computer, laptop, mobile phone, or tablet, giving you complete flexibility to study entirely online. **Who is this course for?** This course is suitable to learners who are seeking a foundation knowledge relating to the health and social care, change their careers, or willing to progress to the higher-level course e.g. Level 3 in care settings. **Career Paths** This qualification is suitable for learners who are seeking career as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Healthcare Assistant. It also provides progression to the Level 3. Learners who already hold a formal qualification (e.g. a degree in a subject other than health and social care) may use this course as a foundation before progressing to higher-level study within the sector. ## Curriculum - Principles of Person-Centred Care in Health and Social Care Standard 40 hours 0 mins - Principles of Person-Centred Care in Health and Social Care - Communication in Health and Social Care Standard 40 hours 0 mins - Communication in Health and Social Care - Safeguarding, Health and Safety in Health and Social Care Standard 40 hours 0 mins - Safeguarding, Health and Safety in Health and Social Care - Equality, Diversity and Professional Practice Standard 40 hours 0 mins - Equality, Diversity and Professional Practice ## Who is this course for? This course is suitable to learners who are seeking a foundation knowledge relating to the health and social care, change their careers, or willing to progress to the higher-level course e.g. Level 3 in care settings. ## Entry requirements There are no formal entry requirements for this course. ## Certificates Upon successful completion of all four mandatory units, learners will be awarded Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care. ## Career path This qualification is suitable for learners who are seeking career as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Healthcare Assistant. It also provides progression to the Level 3. Learners who already hold a formal qualification (e.g. a degree in a subject other than health and social care) may use this course as a foundation before progressing to higher-level study within the sector. ## Funding Monthly payment plan available, or pay in full online.