Programme Overview

The Qualifi Level 2 Diploma in Care qualification aims to confirm occupational competence for Adult Care Workers or Healthcare Support Workers. This qualification offers the opportunity for learners to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to be an Adult Care Worker in an adult care setting or a Healthcare Assistant; Support Worker or Personal Assistant in a healthcare support environment.

RQF Level: 2

Credits: 46

Total Qualification Time: 460 Hours

Qualification Number: 603/5128/7

Programme Fee : 6500

Mandatory Units

• Communication in Care Settings
• Duty of Care
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Care Settings
• Handle Information in Care Settings
• Health, Safety and Well[1]Being in Care Settings
• Implement Person[1]Centred Approaches
• Personal Development in a Care Setting
• Responsibilities of a Care Worker
• Safeguarding and Protection in Care Setting

Optional Units

• Awareness of Autistic Spectrum Conditions
• Understand the Context of Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities
• Assist in the Administration of Medication
• Contribute to Support of Positive Risk- taking for Individuals
• Contribute to Supporting Individuals with a Learning Disability to Access Healthcare
• Promote Positive Behaviour Support
• Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Mental Health Problems
• Understand Mental Well Being and Mental Health Promotion
• Enable Individuals to Develop Strategies to Manage Behaviour
• Support Independence in the Tasks of Daily Living
• Understand How to Support Individuals to be Part of a Community
• Impact of Acquired Brain Injury on Individual

Assessment Methods :

Portfolio of Evidence, Practical Demonstration/Assignment

Progression Pathways

Upon completing this Level 2 diploma, learners can progress onto the Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care OR progress onto the Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship. Learners may also step into employment.

Career Opportunities

Primary areas of employment include:

• Healthcare Assistant
• Support Worker
• Adult Care Worker
• Personal Assistant
• Health administration
• Charity Office
• Nursing