Level 2 Diploma in Care course essentials

Overview of the Level 2 Diploma in Care course essentials

Type of course: Knowledge and skills based course (not a formal qualification)

Study method: Online, self-paced by learner

Level of this course: Level 2 in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland (equivalent to Level 5 in Scotland)

Estimated Course Duration: 16 hours average, depending on the learner

Entry requirements: No minimum entry restrictions

Assessment type: Self-assessed by applying learning at work

The learner uses their personal journal to document their activities and any work-based evidence they gathered.

Assessment pass mark – as determined by the learner

Cost(s) of assessment and certificate of completion – All costs included in the course price

Access to coursework: 12 months

Summary of the course

Level 2 Diploma in Care essentials course provides lecture notes and learning support that enables learners to quickly gain the knowledge and skills for working as healthcare assistants, adult care workers, care support workers, or personal assistants.

This is a personal development course. This is not a regulated course.
This is not a qualification, however the course aligns with the contents of the qualification, Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF).

Anyone wanting to study the full qualification, Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF), can upgrade and progress their enrolment.

Coverage of this Level 2 Diploma in Care essentials course

The course contents cover the following areas:

1 - Responsibilities of a care worker

2 - Personal development

3 - Communication

4 - Duty of care

5 - Equality and inclusion

6 - Person-centred care

7 - Safeguarding and promotion

8 - Health and safety.

9 - Handling information

10 - Support individuals to access and use information about services and facilities

11 - Infection prevention and control

12 - Move and position individuals

13 - Care plan activities

14 - Supporting individuals who are distressed

15 - Supporting Independence in tasks of daily living

16 - Awareness of sensory loss

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Who is this course for?
This courses is for anyone who working as front line staff in any health and social care service, and those aspiring to start a career in the relevant field like as:
- Health Care Assistant
- Domiciliary Care Assistant
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Elderly Care Worker
- Mental Health Care Worker
- Homecare Assistant
- Daycare Worker
- Residential Support Worker
- Health visitors
- Care Assistant
- Care Support Worker
- Mental Health Care Worker
- Midwife
- Nursing Assistant
- Occupational Therapist
- Rehabilitation Counsellor
- Mental Health Care Worker
- Social Care Worker
- Assistant Practitioner
- Healthcare Assistant
- Home Care Worker
- Live in Care Assistant
- Personal Care Assistant
- Child Support Worker
- Social Worker
- Care Worker
- Mental Health Care Worker
- Psychologist
- Counsellor
- Nurses
- Doctors
- and anyone else working in frontline with direct contact with users of the service.
Progression and further studies
Progression:

After completing the course, the learner can progress to any of the relevant Ofqual-recognised qualifications, such as:
- Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to work in Adult Social Care (RQF) - new to care
- Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF) - already working in care
- Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to work in Adult Social Care (RQF) - career changers
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) (England) - Senior Care Assistants, Personal Assistants
- Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration Skills (RQF) - for care administrators, care home administrators, and care coordinators
- Level 3 Diploma in Team Leading and Supervision (RQF) - for team leaders, supervisors, and coordinators
- Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) - Specialist practitioners, Senior Personal Assistants
- Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) - for aspiring Care managers, Deputy Managers, and Assistant Managers
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) (England) - for existing managers and those wanting to register with CQC.