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Free Level 2 Care Course in Croydon

CostFREE
Duration15 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Care Course in Croydon. Classes run at Croydonsam Training, with a mix of online study and time at the centre.

This apprenticeship is for people employed in an adult care setting. You must be working in a role supporting adults, such as in a residential home, domiciliary care, or supported living. The course covers safeguarding, person-centred care, health and safety, and communication in care settings. It typically takes 15 months full-time.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Diploma in Care.

Who this course is for

This apprenticeship is designed for individuals who are beginning a career in adult social care. It is suitable for learners aged 16 and over who are employed in a care setting supporting adults in a variety of environments, such as residential care homes, domiciliary care, or supported living services.

Entry requirements

To start this apprenticeship, learners must:

  • Be employed in a relevant adult care setting
  • Demonstrate a commitment to working in the care sector and supporting vulnerable adults
  • Ideally hold GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths, or be working towards Functional Skills Level 2
  • Complete initial assessments in English and Maths prior to starting

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to safeguard and protect vulnerable adults in care settings.
  • You'll understand how to support adults with their daily care needs.
  • You'll develop skills in person-centred approaches to care.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals and their families.
  • You'll understand health and safety responsibilities in a care environment.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals' wellbeing, dignity, and independence.
  • You'll build knowledge of duty of care and professional boundaries.

How you will learn

Learning is blended. You'll attend monthly training sessions at Croydonsam Training and complete online study alongside your work. A tutor will support you throughout. Progress reviews take place every 8 to 12 weeks. You'll build a portfolio of evidence from your workplace, including direct observations. The course ends with an End Point Assessment.

What you will need to bring

Croydonsam Training will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care Assistant, supports adults with daily living in a care home or community setting.
  • Adult Care Worker, helps individuals maintain independence in supported living or domiciliary care.
  • Healthcare Assistant, works alongside clinical staff in health or social care settings.
  • Support Worker, assists adults with physical or learning disabilities in their daily lives.
  • Home Care Worker, provides personal care and support to adults in their own homes.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the natural next step for those wanting to take on more responsibility or move into a senior care role.
  • Level 3 Team Leader or Supervisor Apprenticeship, suitable if you move into a supervisory position in a care setting.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, for those aiming toward management roles in social care.
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