Free Level 2 Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care Course in Plymouth. Classes run at Achievement Training Plymouth, with daytime sessions running over 11 weeks at a manageable part-time pace. This safeguarding in adult health and social care qualification covers the key principles of dignity, duty of care, and safeguarding as they apply in adult health and social care settings. You'll explore how these principles work in everyday practice, examine the dilemmas that can arise, and look at what happens when they aren't upheld. No entry requirements.
Who this course is for
This qualification is designed primarily for individuals working with, or intending to work with, vulnerable adults in the health and social care sectors. It aims to give learners knowledge and understanding of the key principles of dignity, duty of care and safeguarding as applied to adult health and social care.
Entry requirements
No Entry Requirements
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles of safeguarding in adult health and social care and how they apply in practice.
You'll explore what dignity means in adult health and social care settings and how to uphold it.
You'll learn about duty of care and what it means for those working with vulnerable adults.
You'll examine the dilemmas that can arise when these principles are tested in real work situations.
You'll look at the consequences when dignity, duty of care, or safeguarding principles are not followed.
You'll understand public concerns around safeguarding and how the sector responds to them.
How you will learn
The course is delivered in the classroom at Achievement Training Plymouth over 11 weeks on a roll-on, roll-off basis. You'll complete four mandatory units covering safeguarding, dignity, duty of care, and dilemmas in adult health and social care. Assessment is based on the knowledge and understanding you build through each unit. Weekly Wednesday drop-in sessions are available at the centre so you can speak to a tutor for guidance and support throughout.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Achievement Training Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker: working with vulnerable adults in care settings
Care assistant: providing personal and practical support to adults
Youth support worker: supporting young people in social care contexts
SEN teaching assistant: assisting pupils with additional needs in schools
Teaching assistant: supporting learning in classroom environments
Nursery practitioner: working with children in early years settings
Adult educator: delivering learning and support to adults in the community
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 or move into a senior support worker position.
Level 3 Award in Safeguarding: deepens your safeguarding knowledge for roles with greater responsibility for vulnerable adults.
Level 2 Diploma in Care: a broader qualification covering the full range of skills needed for day-to-day work in adult social care.
