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The aim of the Level 2 Diploma in Care (Accredited by Qualifi, UK) is to confirm occupational competence for Adult Care Workers or Healthcare Support Workers.
This Level 2 Diploma in Care qualification offers the opportunity for learners to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to be an Adult Care Worker in an adult care setting or a Healthcare Assistant; Support Worker or Personal Assistant in a healthcare support environment.
At Level 2, the UK sector skills council decided that there would be a common qualification for both Health and Adult Care settings. This means that there will be no barrier to entering either the Adult Care or Health Workforces.
The content of the Level 2 Diploma in Care qualification links with the knowledge and skills required for the Apprenticeship Standards 'Adult Care Worker' and 'Healthcare Support Worker'. The content is applicable to a variety of roles, examples of which are included below:
Adult care worker
Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker
Personal Assistant
The Level 2 Diploma in Care will require learners to demonstrate understanding and effective practice in the following areas:
Communication
Person development
Values and behaviours
Health and wellbeing
Responsibilities
Safeguarding
The Level 2 Diploma in Care qualification links with the requirements for the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Health and Social Care.
Program Overview: Level 2 Diploma in Care
Key Highlights of Level 2 Diploma in Care qualification are:
Program Duration: 9 Months (Fast track mode available)
Program Credits: 46
Designed for working Professionals
Format: Online
No Written Exam. The Assessment is done via Submission of Assignment
Tutor Assist available
Dedicated Student Success Manager
Timely Doubt Resolution
Regular Networking Events with Industry Professionals
Become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Master's degree programme.
Alumni Status
No Cost EMI Option
Mandatory units
(Total Credits: 24)
The Qualifi Level 2 Diploma in Care qualification consists of 9 mandatory units for a combined total of 24 credits
Communication in Care Settings (3 credits)
Duty of Care (1 credits)
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Care Settings (2 credits)
Handle Information in Care Settings (1 credits)
Health, Safety and Well-being in Care Settings (4 credits)
Implement Person-Centred Approaches (5 credits)
Personal Development in Care Settings (3 credits)
Responsibilities of a Care Worker (2 credits)
Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings (3 credits)
Optional Units
(Total Credits: 22)
The learner must also achieve a minimum of 22 credits from these units.
Introductory Awareness of Autistic Spectrum Conditions (2 credits)
Understand the Context of Supporting People with Learning Disabilities (4 credits)
Assist in the Administration of Medication (4 credits)
Contribute to Support Positive Risk-Taking of Individuals (3 credits)
Contribute to Support Learning Disabilities to Access Healthcare (3 credits)
Promote Positive Behaviour Support (6 credits)
Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (3 credits)
Understand Mental Health Problems (3 credits)
Understand Mental Well-Being and Mental Health Promotion (3 credits)
Enable Individuals to Develop Strategies to Manage their Behaviour (8 credits)
Support Independence in the Tasks of Daily Living (5 credits)
Understand how to Support Individuals to be part of a Community (3 credits)
Understand the Impact of Acquired Brain Injury on Individuals (3 credits)
At Level 2, the UK sector skills council decided that there would be a common qualification for both Health and Adult Care settings. This means that there will be no barrier to entering either the Adult Care or Health Workforces.
The content of the Level 2 Diploma in Care qualification links with the knowledge and skills required for the Apprenticeship Standards 'Adult Care Worker' and 'Healthcare Support Worker'. The content is applicable to a variety of roles, examples of which are included below:
Adult care worker
Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker
Personal Assistant
The Level 2 Diploma in Care will require learners to demonstrate understanding and effective practice in the following areas:
Communication
Person development
Values and behaviours
Health and wellbeing
Responsibilities
Safeguarding
Achievement of Level 2 Diploma in Care qualification confirms the learner has gained the knowledge and skills required to:
Gain employment as a Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker or Adult Care Worker / Personal Assistant
Progress onto the Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Progress onto the Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship.