Highfield Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF) - Approved by Skills for Care and CQC

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Highfield Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF) was known as Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (QCF), and before that it was known as NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.

It is approved by CQC and Skills for Care as the qualification for Care Assistants and Support Workers.

It is recognised by Ofqual.

For this qualification, learners must live and work in England, in a care job, either in social care or in health care..

This delivery option is distance-learning and online learning, and self-paced.

Qualification - Highfield Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF),

Awarding Body: Highfield Qualifications, (also known as Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance or HABC)

Qualification number: 603/2825/3

Learning aim reference: 603/2825/3

Credit value: 46 credits minimum

Assessment method: Portfolio of evidence, with support from assessor and tutor

Guided learning hours (GLH): 308 hours

Total qualification time (TQT): 460 hours

Estimated Completion time: Flexible, depends on the learner

Type of Study – part-time, distance learning

Work requirements: The learner must be working in a care job role or work placement.

Minimum age entry requirements – 19 years and over. No maximum age entry requirement.

Minimum qualification requirements: No previous qualification required.

This course is available in England only.

This qualification is accredited by Ofqual for delivery in England, UK only. Therefore, if you don't physically live and work in England, UK, you wouldn't be able to complete the practical elements of this course.

The Highfield Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF) confirms occupational competence for identified roles in the Health and Social Care workforce in England.

How Learning is delivered

The Highfield Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF) is delivered through our LMS with comprehensive resources, online workbooks, other online learning materials, online course discussions, and online support by a tutor.

How Learning is assessed

Learners are assessed through a series of questions and workbooks to assess their knowledge and understanding.

To assess the learner's practical skills and competence, the Assessor will use a variety of assessment methods to gather work-based evidence including:

• Work-products evidence
• Personal Statements
• Reflective Accounts
• Case Studies
• Professional Discussions

Learners will be guided and supported to prepare for assessments.

There are no workplace visits.

There is no need to involve your Manager or your Employer.

All assessments will be signed off by the Assessor and IQA.

Completion and Certification

On completion, the learner will be awarded the Highfield Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF) awarded by Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance, Highfield Qualifications.

This course requires that the learner is currently working in a care job in England, either in social care or in health care.

What to do next?

Click on "Add to Basket" and pay the fee on this site.

Allow up to 48 hours (excluding Weekends and Bank Holidays) to receive a welcome email and login details.

Within 48 hours of receiving your contact details, you will be sent your login details to your learning account details and step by step instructions. You will then be able to log into your learning course and start your learning journey immediately.

Who is this qualification for?

The Highfield Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF) is for those who want to confirm their occupational competence for identified roles in the Health and Social Care workforce in England.

These job roles include:

• Residential Care assistants, support workers, senior key workers in residential settings
• Healthcare assistants, support workers in Community and Primary care environments
• Healthcare assistants, support workers in Acute Health environments
• Domiciliary Care assistants, support workers, key workers
• Day Care assistants, support workers/key workers
• Support workers in supported living projects
• Community-based care assistants, support workers, key workers, including those working in specialist areas, eg dementia, learning disabilities
• Personal assistants employed directly by the individual they support or their families

Other work roles, emerging new types of workers, and multidisciplinary health roles crossing traditional service barriers and delivery models.

Location requirements: You must physically live and work in England, UK, as this qualification is accredited by Ofqual for delivery in England only.

Minimum age entry requirements – 19 years and over. No maximum age entry requirement.

Minimum qualification requirements: No previous qualification required.

Language Requirements: The Learner must be able to read and write in English as this qualification is delivered in English.

Work requirements: Learners must be working in a care job in a social care setting or a health care setting.

Learners must be able to use the Internet, to login to an online platform.

After completing the qualification, learners progress to more senior roles at work, supporting and supervising others. They also progress their learning and development by studying either:

Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Care (RQF) - to become a senior care practitioner