NVQ 2 Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Learner Profile

A member of staff employed in the care industry for a minimum of 6 months. The qualification is designed for staff who deliver physical, emotional or enabling care under the supervision of a colleague who holds overall responsibility.

Employer Benefits

• A work-based NVQ meaning less shifts to cover.
• Employees are statistically more likely to achieve their award as our achievement rates are high.
• Good training results in consistency and greater reliability amongst staff.

Course Outline

The award consists of 6 units; 4 core and 2 optional, thereby allowing the Learner to tailor their award to suit the requirements of their job. Learn to Care has developed workbooks for each mandatory unit in a “Skills for Life” friendly format to assist Learners in completing a piece of written work for each unit to demonstrate their knowledge.

The core units are:

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

Each Learner will be observed in care practice and other evidence may be collected from a variety of sources. Learners with additional learning needs may be assisted to gather evidence in other ways. This award will enabling progression to level 3 in care for those in a senior role.

Award

City & Guilds National Vocational Qualification at level 2 in Health and Social Care.