NVQ in Health and Social Care Level 2

Who is this NVQ for?

The NVQ in Health and Social Care is considered to be the minimum qualification required by a care worker by the sector skills bodies.

This NVQ is the required qualification for 50 per cent of the workforce in care homes for older people as recommended in the National Minimum Standards from the Care Standards Act 2000.

To achieve the whole qualification at Level 2, you must prove ‘competence’ in four mandatory units and two option units.
You cannot take HSC213 and HSC214 or HSC218 and HSC219 in the same award.
Mandatory Units
HSC21 Communicate with, and complete records for individuals
HSC22 Support the health and safety of yourself and individuals
HSC23 Develop your knowledge and practice
HSC24 Ensure your own actions support the care, protection and wellbeing of individuals

Optional units
HSC25 Carry out and provide feedback on specific plan of care activities
HSC26 Support individuals to access and use information
HSC27 Support individuals in their daily living
HSC28 Support individuals to make journeys
HSC29 Support individuals to meet their domestic and personal needs
HSC210 Support individuals to access and participate in recreational activities
HSC211 Support individuals to take part in development activities
HSC212 Support individuals during therapy sessions
HSC213 Provide food and drink for individuals
HSC214 Help individuals to eat and drink
HSC215 Help individuals to keep mobile
HSC216 Help address the physical comfort needs of individuals
HSC217 Provide pressure area care
HSC218 Support individuals with their personal care needs
HSC219 Support individuals to manage continence
HSC220 Maintain the feet of individuals who have been assessed as requiring help with general foot care
HSC221 Assist in the administration of medication
HSC222 Support individuals prior to, during and after clinical procedures

HSC223 Contribute to moving and handling individuals

HSC224 Observe, monitor and record the conditions of individuals
HSC225 Support individuals to undertake and monitor their own health care
HSC226 Support individuals who are distressed
HSC227 Contribute to working collaboration with carers in the caring role
HSC228 Contribute to effective group care
HSC229 Gain access to, and ensure individuals' homes are secure
HSC230 Manage environments and resources during clinical activities
HSC232 Protect yourself from the risk of violence at work