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Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Rainham

Cost£3,000.00
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body

About this course

Level 2 Care Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in a paid or voluntary role in health or adult social care, so your learning is grounded in what you do every day. The course covers the knowledge and skills needed across a range of care roles, from adult care worker to healthcare support worker. It typically takes 12 months to complete. No specific entry requirements, though you'll need a minimum of Level 1 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.

Who this course is for

The Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF) is suitable for learners working in a wide range of roles in a health and adult care settings. The qualification develops competence therefore learners must be in paid or voluntary work to enable assessment to take place.

The content links with the knowledge and skills required for the Apprenticeship standards

‘Adult Care Worker’ and ‘Healthcare Support Worker’. The content is applicable to a variety of roles, such as:

  • Adult care worker
  • Healthcare assistant/support worker
  • Personal assistant

Our apprenticeships are designed to meet your needs! Our training programmes are relevant to the apprentice, so that the participants can take the learning from the programme and transfer it instantly into your workplace. We only use qualified industry experts to deliver our programmes.

We deliver a valuable end-to end experience and have long term relationships with organisations to help them achieve their full potential. We adapt our training as your needs change, with a speed, efficiency and cost-effectiveness

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of level one in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop the skills and knowledge needed to work safely and effectively in care settings.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals with their personal care, wellbeing, and daily living needs.
  • You'll understand safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable adults.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals, families, and colleagues.
  • You'll develop your understanding of health and safety responsibilities in care environments.
  • You'll learn how to handle information and maintain confidentiality in line with care standards.
  • You'll build knowledge relevant to the Adult Care Worker and Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship standards.

How you will learn

Assessment takes place in your workplace. Because the qualification develops competence, you must be in a paid or voluntary care role throughout. Your assessor will observe you at work, review your practice, and gather evidence of your skills and knowledge. You may also complete written tasks or professional discussions to demonstrate your understanding. Learning is built around your day-to-day responsibilities in your care setting.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. London Professional Training Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living and personal care
  • Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in health settings
  • Adult care worker: working in residential or community care
  • Home care worker: delivering care in people's own homes
  • Support worker: helping individuals with physical or learning disabilities
  • Senior care assistant: taking on additional responsibility within a care team

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF): the next step for those moving into senior or supervisory care roles, and a recognised qualification for team leaders in adult social care.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into training or mentoring roles within a care organisation.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: for those aiming toward registered manager or service manager positions.

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