Free Level 2 Personal Care Needs Course. Study online, at your own pace, from home. This free personal care needs course is government-funded, subject to eligibility. You work through the material flexibly, fitting study around your other commitments. The course covers the knowledge behind supporting people with personal care, including dignity, privacy, and individual needs. It typically takes up to 12 months to complete. This level 2 personal care needs qualification is well suited to anyone working toward a role as a care assistant.
You'll understand what personal care means and why it matters to the people receiving it.
You'll learn how to support personal care in a way that respects dignity and privacy.
You'll explore how individual needs, preferences, and choices shape personal care support.
You'll understand the importance of communication when providing personal care.
You'll learn about safeguarding and how to keep people safe during personal care tasks.
You'll understand relevant legislation and duty of care in a personal care setting.
How you will learn
You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments or workbook tasks that you complete and submit online. You have access to a support team throughout your studies. There are no exams to sit in person.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TEC Partnership will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people with daily personal care needs
Home care worker: provide personal care in people's own homes
Support worker: assist adults with physical or learning disabilities
Healthcare assistant: entry-level support role in NHS or private settings
Residential care worker: personal care support in a care home setting
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the main qualification for senior care roles and team leader positions in adult social care.
Level 2 Diploma in Care: a broader work-based qualification covering the full range of care skills, useful if you move into a hands-on care role.
Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia: builds specialist knowledge for supporting people living with dementia.
