Diploma in Care – Level 2

London School of Business and Research Limited

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.