Level 2 Diploma in Care

The aim of this Level 2 Diploma in Care (46 credits) course is to confirm occupational competence for Adult Care Workers or Healthcare Support Workers. This qualification is vocationally based and as such, 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 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 qualification links with requirements for the national occupational standards (NOS) for health and social care.

Why is this course right for you?

• Transform your career: Enrol today and make a life changing decision, get necessary knowledge to transform your career.
• Move up in your career: With our fully accredited course, you can move up to the next level in your organisation with ease.
• Upgrade your skills : Add value to your current educational profile and achieve skill sets to compete in your job role.
• Enhance your credibility: the qualification is fully accredited and recognised and adds value to your educational profile.
• Progression opportunities : As this qualification is approved and regulated, learners are eligible to progress to Level 3 diploma on completion at an attractive fee plan.
• Cost effective: Typically, British qualification starts from GBP £3000 per annum, but with LSIB, you enjoy savings of up to 60% on your educational investment.

Key features

• 100% Online: Study online with the UK’s leading online course provider.
• Global programme: Study anytime, anywhere using your laptop, phone or a tablet.
• Study material: Comprehensive study material / e-library support / study links available at no additional cost.
• Easy Payment plans: Interest free monthly, quarterly and half yearly payment plans available for all courses.
• Extensive Tutor Support : Qualifications delivered by LSIB comes with complete tutor support via live chat and email. Support via whatsapp call is provided on case to case basis.
• Assessments: Assessment is done through written assignments and/ or dissertation project.

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This qualifications is approved and regulated by government regulated body Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) to ensure consistent course quality.

OfQual Qualification Number : 603/5128/7

Qualification structure

The qualification consists of mandatory and optional units.

9 mandatory modules provide a generic introduction to care and optional units allow learners to specialise in one of 4 pathways.

Learners must achieve all 24 credits from the 9 mandatory units and a minimum of 22 credits from the respective pathway options available.

Mandatory (The learner must achieve 24 credits from all nine units.)

• Communication in Care Settings:- 3 Credits
• Duty of Care:- 1 Credit
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Care Settings:- 2 Credits
• Handle Information in Care Settings :- 1 Credit
• Health, Safety and Well-Being in Care Settings:-4 Credits
• Implement Person-Centred Approaches:- 5 Credits
• Personal Development in a Care Setting:-3 Credits
• Responsibilities of a Care Worker:-2 Credits
• Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings:- 3 Credits

Optional (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 Individuals with Learning Disabilities:- 4 Credits
• Assist in the Administration of Medication:- 4 Credits
• Contribute to Support of Positive Risk- taking for Individuals:- 3 Credits
• Contribute to Supporting Individuals with a Learning Disability 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 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

Progression

Learners who complete this qualification can progress to study a variety of level 3 qualifications, including Level 3 Diploma in health and social care.

Assessment and verification

All units within this qualification are internally assessed and externally verified by the awarding body. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.

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This qualification does not provide a licence to practise, but may support progression into a range of job roles in the health and social care sector, including:

• care support workers in adult residential settings
• healthcare assistants in community, primary care and acute health environments
• care support workers in domiciliary services, supported living or day services
• community-based support workers.

Average Salary

• The Average Health And Social Care salary in the UK is £32,653 as per Average salary checker on Reed website.

This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 or above who wish to progress into further education or the workplace.

Students who complete this qualification can progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. There is also the opportunity to enter employment within the Health and Social Care sector.