The Extended Certificate (1 A Level equivalent) and Diploma (2 A Level equivalent) are both 2-year courses. Many people choose this course when looking into Midwifery, Nursing, Social work and teaching amongst many others. You will investigate a range of topics, including: human Lifespan development; working in health and social care; meeting individual care and support needs; work experience in health and social care; and enquiries into current research in health and social care.