Who is this qualification for?
The qualification is aimed at adult care workers, support workers and key workers in a range of adult care or integrated care settings. It is a suitable qualification for those who are just starting employment in the social care industry or those who are already working as a social care assistant/worker.
This qualification is endorsed by Skills for Care and has been approved as meeting the Skills for Care qualification specification for England.
Delivery
The qualification contains units that are competence-based and several knowledge-based units. The units aim to support a wide range of specialisms, including;
- Domiciliary Care
- Healthcare support
- Learning disability services
- End of life Care
- Dementia Care
- Residential Care
- You will build up a portfolio of evidence. This will be in the form of written statements or ‘Reflective Accounts’ along with supporting work products you have produced.
- You may supply witness testimonies or statements from third parties with whom you work. This may include a team leader or line manager or other suitably qualified individuals.
- You will work through each unit step by step with your assessor to enable you to achieve all of the units that make up the full award.
An assessor will visit you in the workplace to carry out observations of you at work. These will be planned in advance in order to cause the minimum disruption to your work routine and to try to capture as much information as possible in one visit.
Mandatory Course Units
You will need to complete mandatory units then choose from a wide range of optional units that cover both knowledge as well as your actual working practice.
- 201 Safeguarding and protection in care settings
- 202 Responsibilities of a care worker
- 203 Communication in care settings
- 205 Duty of care
- 206 Handle information in care settings
- 207 Personal development in care settings
- 209 Equality and inclusion in care settings
- 210 Health, safety and wellbeing in care settings
- 211 Implement person‐centred approaches in care settings
If you are interested in a natural career progression you can work with your assessor to map a pathway which includes relevant learning that covers both your level 2 diploma and that can then lead you onto the level 3 diploma.
Entry Requirements
- The level 2 Diploma is not approved for those who are under the age of 16.
- You must be in employment in the social care setting. This can be full, part-time or in a voluntary capacity.
Pricing
The cost of the course is £945.00+VAT. If you wish to pay in full you will get a 10% discount. We offer Interest-free payment plans that are available to suit all budgets with no credit checks.
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Memberships (upon application)
- Social Care Association
- Royal College of Nursing