NVQ Level 2 Care

The NVQ Health & Social Care Level 2 is made up of six units - four mandatory units and two optional units.

Mandatory Units

• Communicate with, and complete records for individuals
• Support the health & safety of yourself and individuals
• Develop your knowledge and practice
• Ensure your own actions support the care, protection and well being of individuals

Optional Units

• Carry out & provide feedback on specific plan of care activities
• Support individuals to access & use information
• Support individuals in their daily living
• Support individuals to make journeys
• Support individuals to meet their domestic & personal needs
• Support individuals to access & participate in recreational activities
• Support individuals to take part in development activities
• Support individuals during therapy sessions
• Provide food & drink for individuals
• Help individuals to eat & drink
• Help individuals to keep mobile
• Help address the physical comfort needs of individuals
• Undertake agreed pressure area care
• Support individuals with their personal care needs
• Support individuals to manage continence
• Maintain the feet of individuals who have been assessed as requiring help with general foot care
• Assist in the administration of medication
• Support individuals prior to, during & after clinical procedures
• Contribute to moving & handling individuals
• Observe, monitor & record the conditions of individuals
• Support individuals to undertake & monitor their own healthcare
• Support individuals who are distressed
• Contribute to working in collaboration with carers in the caring role
• Contribute to effective group care
• Gain access to & ensure individuals homes are secure
• Manage environments & resources during clinical activities
• Protect yourself from the risk of violence at work