Free Level 2 Adult Social Care Course. Study online. You can work through the material at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. The course covers health and safety, communication, consent, and handling critical situations in care settings. It is focused on adult social care and is not relevant to childcare or young people's services. The course typically takes 12 weeks.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for learners to obtain and demonstrate knowledge related to good practice in adult social care at Level 2. Please note that it is not relevant to young or child-centric care.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding, you must live in England and have resided in the UK or EU/EEA for the last 3 years, must be aged 19 or over, must not have previously studied the course you are applying for or another similar course and must not currently be enrolled on another government-funded education programme. If you are aged between 19 and 23 - you must hold a full level 2 qualification If you're not eligible for funding, you can purchase the course online if you are over the age of 16.
What you will learn
You'll understand health and safety standards in adult social care settings.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with adults who need care and support.
You'll explore the principles of consent and how to respect individuals' rights.
You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults.
You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in care practice.
You'll learn how to handle critical and challenging situations in a care environment.
You'll gain an overview of good practice standards expected in adult social care.
How you will learn
All study and assessment takes place online. You work through online learning materials at your own pace and complete online assessments to demonstrate your knowledge. There are no classroom sessions or in-person requirements. On successful completion, you receive a digital e-certificate from TQUK.
What you will need to bring
The Skills Network will confirm anything you need before you start. As this is a fully online course, you will need access to a device with an internet connection.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in home or residential care.
Support worker: helping adults with physical or learning disabilities live independently.
Home care worker: providing personal care and companionship in people's homes.
Residential care worker: working in a care home with older or vulnerable adults.
Day centre support worker: assisting adults in community day care settings.
Domiciliary care worker: delivering care visits to adults in their own homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for those moving into senior or supervisory care roles.
Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths: useful if you need to meet employer entry requirements for further training.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: relevant if you want to move into a training or mentoring role within a care organisation.
