Diploma in Care (Adults) - Level 2
Who is this for?
The qualification is aimed at individuals who are already working or about to work in adult care in a supportive role or as an adult care worker, support worker and key worker in a range of adult care settings.
What will I study?
The Diploma in Care is made up of mandatory and optional units.
To achieve the level 2 qualification, you are required to complete a minimum of 46 credits made up of :
Group A, 24 Mandatory credits
Group B, a minimum of 14 credits
Group C, a maximum of 8 credits
Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care
There are 9 mandatory units:
Safeguarding and protection in care settings
Responsibilities of a care worker
communication in care settings
Duty of care
handling of information in care settings
Personal development in care settings
Equality and inclusion in care settings
Health, safety and wellbeing in care settings
Implement person centred approaches in care settings
The Diploma splits into a range of pathways linked with prescribed optional units.
Optional Pathways
Learning disability service
End of Life Care
Dementia Care
Residential Care
Domiciliary Care
What are the entry requirements?
Applicants must have achieved a minimum of Level 1 in English
Mandatory Entry Requirements
DBS is required
Interview and assessment
Agreement of applicant’s employer
How long is the Course?
The course length is 9 months.
The delivery of the qualification is made up of online and classroom delivery with 1-day per week compulsory work placement.
What is the fee?
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