Free Level 2 Principles of Care Planning Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your other commitments. Over around 114 hours, you'll cover person-centred thinking, care planning for care workers, nutrition and hydration, personal hygiene, continence care, and supporting sleep. The course also counts toward continuing professional development (CPD) if you're already working in the care sector. 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 learners' knowledge and understanding in order to prepare them for roles involving care planning. You will study topics relevant to the Care sector, including: Person-centred thinking and planning, Care planning for the care worker, Understanding nutrition and hydration, Maintaining personal hygiene, Understanding continence care, Principles of supporting sleep, 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 person-centred thinking and how to apply it in care planning.
You'll learn how to create and use care plans in a care worker role.
You'll understand the principles of nutrition and hydration for people in care settings.
You'll learn how to support and maintain personal hygiene for individuals.
You'll understand continence care and how to support people sensitively.
You'll learn the principles of supporting healthy sleep for people in your care.
How you will learn
This is an online course you study at your own pace. Assessment is knowledge-based, covering the topics in the qualification. You'll complete written assessments to demonstrate your understanding of each subject area. No practical placement is required, though having access to a care setting can help you apply what you learn.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Boston College Skirbeck Road will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting individuals with daily living needs
Support worker: helping people with physical or learning disabilities
Home care worker: providing personal care in people's homes
Residential care worker: working in a care home environment
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in health settings
Domiciliary care worker: delivering care visits in the community
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for care workers moving into senior or supervisory roles.
Level 2 Diploma in Care: a broader vocational qualification covering practical care skills alongside knowledge.
Level 3 Award in Awareness of Dementia: useful if you work with or plan to work with people living with dementia.
Level 3 Certificate in Principles of End of Life Care: for those supporting people in palliative or end of life settings.
