TQUK Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate (RQF) develops 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.
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.
To cater to different learning styles and preferences, the London College of Professional Studies (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.
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.
This Diploma is available in 2 modes:
Learners are granted a maximum of 18 months’ access to complete the course from the date of enrolment.
TQUK Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate is accredited by an Ofqual-regulated awarding body.
Learners must achieve all credits from all mandatory units.
| Mandatory Units | Level | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Understand own role | 2 | 2 |
| Personal development | 2 | 2 |
| Duty of Care | 2 | 2 |
| Equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights | 2 | 2 |
| Work in a person-centred way | 2 | 3 |
| Communication | 2 | 3 |
| Privacy and Dignity | 2 | 3 |
| Nutrition and Hydration | 2 | 2 |
| Awareness of mental health and dementia | 2 | 3 |
| Adult Safeguarding | 2 | 3 |
| Safeguarding Children | 2 | 2 |
| Health, safety, and principles of basic life support | 2 | 3 |
| Handling information | 2 | 1 |
| Infection prevention and control (IPC) | 2 | 2 |
| An awareness of learning disability and autism | 2 | 2 |
Successful learners can progress to other qualifications in health and social care, such as:
Successful learners can apply for job roles such as:
