NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Adult Social Care offers a solid foundation for individuals aspiring to join the social care sector.
The NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Adult Social Care offers a solid foundation for individuals aspiring to join the social care sector. It furnishes learners with critical information and abilities to deliver superior care and support to adults in diverse environments, enhancing their dignity and well-being while facilitating further career progression in the sector.
This qualification is based on the Care Certificate Standards and develops the knowledge and skills needed when working in adult social care settings in England. It is designed for all learners working in adult social care and is being introduced to the sector.
To cater to different learning styles and preferences, the wedocourses offers a range of flexible delivery methods, allowing learners to study in a way that suits their needs and schedules.
Learners will be able to:
Learners must spend a minimum of 40 hours working, volunteering or on practical placement to be able to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
Learners aged 19 and above working in adult social care in England are the target audience for this qualification. The sector is introducing it to enhance portability and minimize the necessity for repeated training and assessment when individuals transition between roles. This also aligns with the goal of promoting career advancement and development.
For the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate, a combined claims model will apply, wherein employers must claim 60% of the reimbursement value upon their employee starting the qualification, with the remaining 40% reimbursement provided upon proof of course completion. See further guidance.
In order to manage the roll-out sensibly, for the first few months access to the service will be via invite only but providers can complete an expression of interest form to be onboarded onto the new system. The form can be accessed here.
Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate is available in 2 modes:
Learners are granted a maximum of 18 months’ access to complete the course from the date of enrolment.
Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate is accredited by Ofqual regulated awarding body.
In order to complete the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate Qualification Learners must achieve a minimum of 35 credits.
| Unit Title | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Understand own role and responsibilities in adult social care | 2 | 2 |
| Personal development in adult social care settings | 2 | 2 |
| Duty of care in adult social care | 2 | 2 |
| Equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights in adult social care | 2 | 2 |
| Work in a person-centred way | 2 | 3 |
| Communication in adult social care | 2 | 3 |
| Privacy and dignity in adult social care settings | 2 | 3 |
| Support individuals to meet nutrition and hydration needs | 2 | 2 |
| Awareness of mental health conditions and dementia | 2 | 3 |
| Safeguarding adults | 2 | 3 |
| Safeguarding children | 2 | 1 |
| Health, safety and principles of basic life support | 2 | 3 |
| Handling information | 2 | 1 |
| Infection prevention and control (IPC) | 2 | 2 |
| Awareness of learning disability and autism | 2 | 3 |
Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as:
