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Level 2 Diploma in Care

Level 2 Diploma in Care

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Level 2 Diploma in Care

This qualification will support learners to develop the knowledge and skills required to work in a range of clinical healthcare support settings and in adult care environments. It covers a wide range of areas including dementia awareness, mental health and well-being, supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and healthcare procedures.
The content is also aligned with the knowledge and skills required for the Adult Care Worker and Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship standards.

Further Information

Structure

The qualification is formed of mandatory and optional units. The mandatory units cover core competencies while the optional units allow learners to choose from a variety of areas to tailor the qualification to their needs, interests and to reflect the context of their work.

Course Duration

Learners can usually complete the qualification within 12 months as standalone or within 18-24 months if taken as part of an apprenticeship standard.

Total Qualification Time

460 hrs

Guided Leaning Hours

307 hours

Who is it suitable for?

Learners or apprentices who wish to work or are working in a variety of different settings within the NHS and private care facilities.

Entry Requirements

Learners should be at least 16 years old.

Do you need to be working to take this qualification?

No formal entry requirements but learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement to be able to show competence in both knowledge and skills.

How many credits are required to complete it?

Learners must achieve a minimum of 46 credits to gain this qualification. Learners must achieve 24 credits from the mandatory units and a minimum of 22 credits from the optional units.

Delivery & Content

This course will be delivered through online sessions.
This is a knowledge and skills qualification and requires 46 credits: 24 from mandatory units and 22 from optional units.

Mandatory Units:

  1. Communication in Care Settings (F/615/7136)
  2. Handle Information in Care Settings (J/615/7137)
  3. Personal Development in Care Settings (L/615/7138)
  4. Implement Person-Centred Approaches in Care Settings (R/615/7139)
  5. Equality and Inclusion in Care Settings (J/615/7140)
  6. Health, Safety and Well-Being in Care Settings (L/615/7141)
  7. Responsibilities of a Care Worker (R/615/7142)
  8. Duty of Care (Y/615/7143)
  9. Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings (D/615/7144)

Optional units
Variety of optional units to support your current job role

Assessment

All units are internally assessed by your Tutor or Assessor using a portfolio of evidence.

What related qualifications can you progress to?

Qualifications in specialist health pathways or to related health Apprenticeships.

Fees & Funding

Please contact Integer on 01288 356263 for details of fees and funding opportunities.

Outcomes & Progression

The content of the qualification links with the knowledge and skills required for the Adult Care Worker and Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship standards.

Upon completion, learners can enter either the adult care or health workforces. The content is applicable to a variety of roles, including:

• adult care worker
• healthcare assistant/support worker
• personal assistant.

Units can also be a basis for continuing professional development in the learners chosen field.