Level 2 Adult Social Care Course in Blackpool. Classes run at Bispham Campus, part-time during the day, over 18 weeks. You need to be aged 19 or over and working in an adult social care setting, such as a care home or nursing home, to enrol. This level 2 adult social care qualification was developed by the Department of Health and Social Care. It builds on the 15 Care Certificate standards and includes updated content on learning disability and autism. It prepares you for the day-to-day responsibilities of working in care.
Who this course is for
The Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate has been developed by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and is the new qualification for those working in the adult care sector and which has been developed as recognition of the care workforce as the professional workforce that it is. This qualification, which has been developed from the 15 widely used Care Certificate standards. The learning outcomes have been updated for an awareness of learning disability and autism to be consistent with learning outcomes from the Core Capabilities Frameworks. This qualification will be available both through weekly classroom based sessions and also as an online learning programme. Regardless of delivery method chosen, it also includes a direct observation of skills in the workplace as part of the assessment process. This means that the course should be completed whilst in employment within the care industry. The Adult Social Care Certificate will support you to have up to date baseline skills and knowledge required to support people within a social care setting to a good standard.
Entry requirements
This an adult course and you need to have been over the age of 19 years on the 31st August to be considered for a place. You need to be employed within an adult social care setting such as a care or nursing home to complete this qualification.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of the Care Certificate standards as they apply to adult social care work.
You'll learn about person-centred approaches and how to support individuals with dignity and respect.
You'll study safeguarding adults and how to recognise and respond to abuse or neglect.
You'll build awareness of learning disability and autism in a care context.
You'll learn about health and safety responsibilities in a care setting.
You'll understand how to communicate effectively with people who use care services.
You'll explore your duties around confidentiality and data handling in care work.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Bispham Campus during the day. Learning is supported by your work in an adult social care setting, so your on-the-job experience runs alongside your study. Assessment is based on the knowledge and understanding you develop across the course. Your employer context is central to how you apply and demonstrate what you learn.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bispham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant. Support adults with daily living in a care home or community setting.
Support worker. Help adults with physical or learning disabilities live independently.
Healthcare assistant. Assist nursing staff in residential or nursing home environments.
Home care worker. Provide personal care and support to adults in their own homes.
Dementia care worker. Specialise in supporting people living with dementia.
Senior care assistant. Take on a lead role within a care team after gaining experience.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care. The next step for care workers moving into senior or supervisory roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Useful if you want to support or mentor others in a care setting.
Level 2 or 3 qualifications in Health and Social Care. Broaden your knowledge across health and care settings.
Apprenticeship in Adult Care. Combine work and study toward a higher-level care qualification.
