The purpose of the TQUK Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate (RQF) is to develop the learner’s knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles and skills required for a variety of job roles in the adult health and social care sector, including equality and diversity; safeguarding; duty of care; health and safety; person-centred approaches; and handling information. This qualification develops competence; therefore, learners must be in paid work to enable assessment to take place.
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.
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.
In order to cater to various learning styles, the wedocourses provides various delivery methods.
Learners are able to:
Access all course materials, including online modules and written assignments.
Gain teacher support.
Access the wedocourses online portal (24/7 access to our user-friendly learning portal).
Acquire assignment briefing.
Receive excellent-quality study notes.
Obtain assignment marks and feedback.
Gain a fully accredited UK certificate.
Receive dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday).
Gain full support until the completion of the course.
This Diploma is available in 2 modes:
06 Months (Fast Track)
08 Months
Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate is accredited by Ofqual regulated awarding body.
Online
Blended
There are no formal entry requirements for these qualifications, but learners should be at least 19 years of age.
Learners must achieve all credits from all mandatory units.
Mandatory Units
Understand own role – Level 2, Credit 2
Personal development – Level 2, Credit 2
Duty of Care – Level 2, Credit 2
Equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights – Level 2, Credit 2
Work in a person-centred way – Level 2, Credit 3
Communication – Level 2, Credit 3
Privacy and Dignity – Level 2, Credit 3
Nutrition and Hydration – Level 2, Credit 2
Awareness of mental health and dementia – Level 2, Credit 3
Adult Safeguarding – Level 2, Credit 3
Safeguarding Children – Level 2, Credit 2
Health, safety, and principles of basic life support – Level 2, Credit 3
Handling information – Level 2, Credit 1
Infection prevention and control (IPC) – Level 2, Credit 2
An awareness of learning disability and autism – Level 2, Credit 2
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.
Successful learners can progress to other qualifications in health and social care, such as:
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Preparation to Work in Adult Social Care (RQF)
TQUK Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF)
TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) 603/2553/7
TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (RQF) 601/4041/0
Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
Successful learners can apply for job roles such as:
A care support worker employed in adult social care residential or domiciliary services.
Healthcare assistants in the community.
Primary care and acute health environments.
Supported living or day services.
Community-based support workers.
This qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured via a portfolio of evidence.
