Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care – £750
Course Description
The Level 2 Adult Care Diploma, also known as the L2 Diploma in Adult Care, is specifically designed for individuals working in the care sector primarily under supervision. It’s an essential Health and Social Care qualification recommended for home care assistants, community carers, healthcare support workers, and staff in residential adult care homes who want to develop their skills, ensure compliance with industry standards, and ultimately progress in Health and Social Care.
Successfully completing this Level 2 Care Diploma supports organisations in meeting the conditions and standards set out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), thereby improving the quality of care delivery and safeguarding service users.
What will you learn?
The Level 2 Adult Care Diploma focuses on enabling high-quality, person-centred care. It helps learners develop skills that maintain and promote an individual’s independence, enhance the delivery of care to service users, and ensure the highest standards in adult social care.
Learners can tailor their Health and Social Care training to suit their roles and interests, with pathways including generic adult care, dementia care, and learning disabilities. This flexibility makes it ideal for anyone looking to upskill in Adult Care, or explore specialist areas within the sector.
Course Structure and Credit Requirements
To achieve the Health and Social Care Level 2 Diploma, learners need to complete a total of at least 46 credits, including:
- 24 mandatory credits (Group A)
- Between 2 and 7 optional Group B credits
- At least 15 optional Group C credits
This ensures a well-rounded qualification tailored to meet the varied needs within the adult care sector.
Sample Units You’ll Cover
Mandatory Units
- Communication in Care Settings
- Handling Information in Care Settings
- Equality and Inclusion in Care Settings
- Implement Person-Centred Approaches
- Safeguarding and Protection
- Duty of Care
- Responsibilities of a Care Worker
- Personal Development in Care
- Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Examples of Optional Units
- Support Individuals to Meet Personal Care Needs
- Causes and Spread of Infection
- Dementia Awareness
- Move and Position Individuals
- Diabetes Awareness
- Stroke Awareness
- End of Life Care Support
- Understanding Physical Disability
This combination ensures you gain a comprehensive understanding of key concepts needed for mandatory training for care workers, including adult safeguarding training online and end of life care courses for carers.
Assessment & Flexible Learning
Once we receive your first payment, you’ll be enrolled onto the course, assigned a dedicated tutor, and booked onto an induction. Throughout your study, your tutor will guide you via online meetings, support your progress, and prepare you for assessments.
Approximately 80% of the course is delivered through online Health and Social Care training, while the remaining 20% involves workplace observation. During this observation, your tutor will assess how effectively you implement your learning in a real care setting, ensuring you’re meeting the high standards expected in adult care training courses.
This Level 2 Health and Social Care course is designed with flexibility in mind, allowing you to learn at your own pace. We encourage learners to complete their studies within 6 months, making it manageable alongside work commitments. Whether you’re interested in online training or face to face training, this diploma is structured to fit around your lifestyle and professional responsibilities.
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