Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (Online) - Level 2
Overview
The purpose of this qualification is to develop the learners knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles required for a variety of job roles in the adult health and social care sector including: equality and diversity, safeguarding, duty of care, health and safety, person centred approaches and handling information.
Start dates and fees
Start
Anytime.
Cost
The distance learning courses are completely free for anyone aged 19 or over (on the 31st August 2023), irrespective of their current employment status, but applicants must live in the UK in a non-devolved area. Applicants aged 19-23 must already have a full level 2 qualification to be eligible.
Please note, if you fail to reach the end of the course, you may be subject to a £125 admin fee.
What will I study?
This course is made up of a series of mandatory units:
- Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
- Principles of communication in adult social care settings
- Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings
- Principles of personal development in adult social care settings
- Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
- Understand health and safety in social care settings
- Understand how to handle information in social care settings
- Understand person-centred approaches in adult and social care
- Understand the role of the social care worker
Entry requirements
There are no specific entry requirements, however learners should have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
All applicants must live in England and NOT live in one of the locations listed here.
How long is the course?
Total time to achieve this qualification is 120 hours, including preparation, study both with and without the supervision of a tutor and assessment.
How will I be assessed?
The qualification is assessed by internally set and marked assessments subject to external quality assurance.
All learning outcomes and assessment criteria must be met to achieve a Pass – there is no grading.
What does the course lead to?
This course could lead to work as a:
- Care Worker – up to £19,834
- Personal Care Assistant – up to £20,407
- Residential Support Worker – up to £20,417
- Social Care Worker – up to £30,000
What can I progress onto?
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
- Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support
Career opportunities
There isn't currently career information listed for this course.
How do I apply?
All you need to do is press the green Sign up button found under 'Next steps' and complete our simple online form.
Once submitted, our team will review your information to ensure you are eligible to study the course (we will get in touch should there be in any issues).
If you meet the eligibility requirements, you’ll be sent an email which contains a link to our online enrolment form for you to complete.
Your enrolment details will then be processed by our team and you will receive an email that will contain a link for you to access your course materials. Please allow 3-5 working days for your enrolment details to be processed.