Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) (QCF) - Level 2

Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) (QCF) - Level 2 Overview

This wide-ranging diploma covers the skills and knowledge needed to care for others in a broad range of health or social care settings.

This qualification is to guide and assess the development of knowledge and skills relating to the health and social care workforce.

This course is flexible to suit all fields of health and social care. You can choose a pathway that suits your role - for example, working with people with a learning disability, people with dementia or children and young people.

This is the main qualification required by the Quality Care Commission in England and the Care Councils in Wales and Northern Ireland. These are the recognised qualifications for care workers and senior care workers in health and social care.

For the Level 2 qualification, you might have no previous experience, or you might be working in care and want recognition for your current skills.

Entry requirements

You are required to be in paid employment in a care setting on either a full or part-time basis.

Alternatively, you could be carrying out a relevant voluntary role on a regular basis.

You should choose optional units that are appropriate to your current work role.

Start dates and fees How long is the course?

51 weeks.

Location

• Derby Road

How will I be assessed?

You are required to produce a portfolio of evidence on our e-portfolio system. Within your portfolio you will complete a variety of assessments to include; observation held in the working environment, reflective accounts, witness statements, activity based work books and work products in order to meet the criteria stipulated by the awarding body. The assessment methods you use will be planned with your assessor.

What will I study?

• Generic pathway
• Dementia pathway
• Adults with learning disabilites pathway

What can I go on to study?

The course supports progression onto other courses, including:

• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) (You are required to be in a supervisory role)
• Other care-related short courses.

How do I apply?

Contact Emma Brown, employer engagement lead
01623 413596
emma.brown@wnc.ac.uk