Free Level 2 Adult Social Care Course. Study online. This self-paced course fits around your existing commitments, so you can study when it suits you. It covers communication, safeguarding, duty of care, health and safety, equality and diversity, person-centred approaches, and handling information across nine units. The course takes approximately 14 weeks to complete. You'll need to be 19 or over and hold at least a Level 1 English or Literacy qualification to enrol.
Who this course is for
The qualifications aim is to develop the learner's knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles 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, Handling Information, This qualification can be used to update and continue your professional development, (CPD), and to develop knowledge/skills relevant to the occupational specialisation. It is suitable for anyone who works, or is hoping to gain employment, in this field.
Entry requirements
You will need to be aged be 19+ as at 31st August prior to the start of the current academic year. You will also need to have at least a Level 1 qualification in English/Literacy or equivalent. To assist in completion of this qualification, it may help to be working in, or have access to, the chosen sector. If you already have a higher-level qualification in this specialism, it may impact on your eligibility.
What you will learn
You'll understand how to communicate effectively in adult social care settings.
You'll learn the principles of safeguarding and how to protect vulnerable adults.
You'll explore your duty of care and what it means in practice.
You'll understand health and safety responsibilities in social care environments.
You'll study equality, diversity, and inclusion and how they apply to care work.
You'll learn person-centred approaches and how to apply them to support individuals.
You'll understand how to handle and store information in social care settings securely.
You'll explore the role of the social care worker and the values underpinning it.
How you will learn
You study entirely online at your own pace. The course is delivered through distance learning, so there are no fixed class times. Assessment is based on the nine units covering the core principles of adult social care. Boston College Skirbeck Road can assess your English level before you enrol to confirm you're working at the right level. Contact the college directly for details on how assessments are submitted and marked.
What you will need to bring
You'll need reliable internet access to study online. Boston College Skirbeck Road will confirm anything else you need before you start. It may also help to be working in, or have access to, an adult social care setting while you complete the course.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in home or residential settings.
Support worker: helping individuals with physical, learning, or mental health needs.
Healthcare assistant: assisting clinical staff in community or hospital settings.
Domiciliary care worker: providing personal care and support in people's own homes.
Residential care worker: working in care homes with older or disabled adults.
Day centre support worker: supporting adults in structured daytime activity settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step if you want to take on more responsibility or move into a senior care role.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you're interested in training or mentoring others in a care setting.
Level 2 or 3 qualifications in mental health, learning disabilities, or dementia care, depending on the area you want to specialise in.
