Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Care Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You learn while working in a care role, building the skills and knowledge you need on the job. The course covers the values, behaviours, and practical competences that underpin high-quality care and support for adults. You'll learn how to help people with care and support needs live as independently and safely as possible. The course typically takes 12 months.
Who this course is for
An adult care worker’s role in care is to make a positive difference to someone’s life when they are faced with physical, practical, social, emotional, or intellectual challenges. Adult care workers need to have the right values and behaviours, developing competences and skills to provide high-quality compassionate care and support. They are the frontline staff who help individuals with care and support needs to achieve their personal goals and live as independently and safely as possible, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives, which is at the heart of person-centred care. Job roles are varied and determined by, and relevant to, the type of service being provided, and the person supported. Adult care workers may work in residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres, a person’s own home or some clinical healthcare settings.
What you will learn
You'll develop the values and behaviours expected of adult care workers.
You'll learn how to support individuals with physical, practical, social, emotional, and intellectual challenges.
You'll understand how to promote independence and personal goals for people in your care.
You'll learn how to provide compassionate, person-centred care and support.
You'll develop skills in safeguarding and keeping people safe.
You'll understand your responsibilities and duties as a frontline care worker.
How you will learn
This is a work-based qualification. You build evidence of your competence through your day-to-day care role. Assessment includes observation in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, and professional discussion. Your assessor will visit you at work to observe your practice and review your evidence. Some knowledge units may be assessed through written assignments or questions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TrainPlus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living needs
Support worker: helping individuals with physical or learning disabilities
Home care worker: delivering personal care in people's homes
Residential care worker: supporting residents in care home settings
Healthcare assistant: assisting clinical staff in health or care settings
Domiciliary care worker: providing community-based care and support
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for care workers moving into senior or lead roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to mentor or train others in a care setting.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: for those aiming toward team leader or registered manager roles.
