Free Level 2 Understanding Personal Care Needs Course. Study online, at your own pace, over 26 weeks. This understanding personal care needs qualification is designed for people working in or moving into care roles, where supporting adults with personal care is part of the job. You'll explore a person-centred approach to delivering personal care, focusing on the dignity, comfort, and individual needs of people who rely on daily support. The course is free, though price may depend on your circumstances. Check the BCoT website for details.
Who this course is for
As we see an increasingly ageing population, the number of adults needing around-the clock care is on the rise. As well as the need for medical care, there is also a need for high levels of personal care to allow those who need support to live as comfortably as possible. This qualification focuses on developing a person-centred approach to delivering high levels of personal care.
Entry requirements
Please see our website for full details
What you will learn
You'll understand the personal care needs of adults who require daily support.
You'll explore person-centred approaches to delivering personal care.
You'll learn how to promote dignity and comfort for people in your care.
You'll develop knowledge of the physical and emotional aspects of personal care.
You'll understand how to support individuals to maintain their independence where possible.
You'll learn about the responsibilities of care workers when providing personal care.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You submit your work digitally, and a tutor will review and mark it. There are no exams to sit in person. You can fit your study around work, family, or other commitments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. BCoT will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant. Support adults with personal care in home or residential settings.
Home care worker. Deliver personal care to clients in their own homes.
Support worker. Assist adults with daily living needs in care or community settings.
Healthcare assistant. Provide personal care support in NHS or private healthcare settings.
Residential care worker. Support residents in care homes with personal and daily care needs.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Care. A broader qualification covering a wider range of care skills, often required for roles in regulated settings.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care. Moves you toward senior or supervisory care roles and is recognised for career progression in adult social care.
Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia. Builds specialist knowledge useful for supporting older adults with dementia.
