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Level 2 Adult Social Care Course Online – Lakes College West Cumbria

Cost£811.00
Duration5 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Adult Social Care Course. Study online at your own pace. This short course takes around 5 hours to complete, so it fits easily around work, family, or other commitments. You'll cover the knowledge and values needed to prepare for a role in adult social care, including understanding the sector, the people you'd support, and your responsibilities as a care worker. It covers communication, safeguarding, and person-centred approaches. This adult social care qualification is awarded by NCFE.

Who this course is for

Adults

Entry requirements

Please contact Lakes College on 01946839300 for more information

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the values and principles that underpin adult social care work.
  • You'll understand the rights and wellbeing of people who use care services.
  • You'll learn about key legislation and safeguarding responsibilities in social care.
  • You'll develop your understanding of effective communication in care settings.
  • You'll examine the importance of person-centred approaches in care.
  • You'll learn about health, safety, and infection control in care environments.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is knowledge-based and completed online. You do not need to attend a classroom or workplace to complete this course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lakes College West Cumbria will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in care homes or in the community.
  • Home care worker: providing personal care and support in people's own homes.
  • Support worker: assisting adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Residential care worker: working in supported living or residential care settings.
  • Day centre support worker: helping adults access activities and social support.

What you could study next

After completing this adult social care qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Diploma in Care, which is the qualification required for many employed care roles and forms part of the Care Certificate. From there, a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care opens the door to senior care assistant and team leader positions. If you're interested in nursing or social work, these qualifications can also support applications to Access to Higher Education Diplomas.

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