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Free Level 2 Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care 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 Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care Course. Study online. This self-paced online safeguarding in adult health and social care qualification lets you study when it suits you, without travelling to a centre. You do not need to be in employment to enrol. Over the course of a year, you'll cover safeguarding principles, dignity in care, duty of care, and how to handle dilemmas in adult health and social care settings. Assessment is based on activities within the learning materials; there is no end exam.

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. This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to develop their understanding of the importance of dignity and safeguarding in an adult health and social context. Learners do not have to be in employment to enrol on this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles of safeguarding adults in health and social care settings.
  • You'll explore what dignity means in adult care and how to uphold it in practice.
  • You'll understand the duty of care and what it requires of workers in adult health and social care.
  • You'll examine dilemmas and public concerns that arise in adult health and social care.
  • You'll learn how to recognise and respond to situations that may compromise a person's safety or dignity.

How you will learn

You study through online learning materials that include information and activities. Assessment is based on those activities; there is no end test or multiple choice exam. The course is split into two modules covering four units in total. Support from specialist tutors is available on a one-to-one basis throughout your studies.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Auckland College Woodhouse Lane will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults in residential or home care settings.
  • Support worker: help adults with daily living and independence.
  • Youth support worker: work with young people in care or community settings.
  • SEN teaching assistant: support pupils with special educational needs in schools.
  • Teaching assistant: assist in classroom settings across a range of subjects.
  • Nursery practitioner: work with young children in early years settings.
  • Adult educator: deliver learning and support to adults in community settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step if you want to take on more responsibility in a care role, and a requirement for senior support worker positions.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you're moving toward teaching or training adults.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement: relevant if you want to assess others in health and social care settings.
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