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Free Level 2 Care Planning Course Online – Bishop Auckland College Woodhouse Lane

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start1 Aug 2027
Study modeFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Principles of Care Planning Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your life.

The course is free for eligible learners aged 19 or over who live in the North East Combined Authority area. You study two modules covering person-centred thinking, care planning, personal hygiene support, nutrition and hydration, continence care, and sleep support. There is no end exam. Assessment is based on activities within the learning materials. The course typically takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in the Principles of Care Planning.

Who this course is for

Not everyone can attend regular classes. Flexible Learning means you can study at times and locations to suit you. More and more people are choosing to study on a Flexible Learning course to improve their general employability skills. The courses can be offered in a venue within the community and built around your training requirements. All our tutors are specialists in their vocational area and offer exceptionally high-quality one-to-one support. Whatever your background or experience, we believe there will be a programme of interest to you.

Funding eligibility criteria:

  • Candidate must be aged 19 or over on 31 August of current year
  • Residency � Ordinarily/legally resident in the UK on first day of learning
  • Home postcode must fall within the North East Combined Authority

Entry requirements

Learners must have a genuine interest in their chosen subject. Whether it is in a personal or professional capacity. Learners do not have to be in employment to enrol on this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand person-centred thinking and how it shapes care planning.
  • You'll learn how to write and apply care plans as a care worker.
  • You'll explore the principles of supporting individuals with personal hygiene.
  • You'll understand nutrition and hydration in health and social care settings.
  • You'll learn about continence care and how to support individuals with dignity.
  • You'll understand the principles of supporting healthy sleep.

How you will learn

You study online through learning materials and activities at your own pace. There is no end test or multiple-choice exam. Assessment is built into the course materials. You complete two modules and submit work based on what you have studied. Specialist tutors are available to offer one-to-one support throughout.

What you will need to bring

Bishop Auckland College Woodhouse Lane will confirm anything you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports individuals with daily living in care settings.
  • Adult care worker, delivers personal care and support in the community.
  • Care coordinator, organises care plans and support packages for clients.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Home care worker, provides personal care and companionship in people's 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 Diploma in Care, a broader work-based qualification that covers the full range of adult care practice.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to move into a training or mentoring role within care.
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