Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care

This OFQUAL recognised qualification provide learners with knowledge and understanding of core subject areas in Health and Social Care to support progression to further learning or the workplace.

This qualification also prepares learners for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area.

The Care Certificate

This qualification promotes high quality care and support and has been mapped to the standards within the Care Certificate and National Occupational Standards.

Aims ofthe course

These are to:

• Provide learners with knowledge and understanding of equality, diversity and rights in health and social care
• Provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of human growth and development across their lifespan
• Understand influences which impact upon human growth and development
• Provide learners with knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in Health and Social Care.
• Understand legislation, policies, procedures and codes of practice in relation to safeguarding and protection.
• Develop employability skills

Structure

The units for this programme have been selected to offer learners the best opportunities for progression both academically and professionally. In order to achieve the Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care learners must complete the 3 mandatory units.

The units are:

1. Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care
2. Human growth and development
3. Safeguarding and protection in health and social care

How the course is delivered

This Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care is delivered via a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) which provides access to case studies, learning materials and activities, presentations and web links. Online tutor support and guidance is provided throughout the course, where learners can interact with the tutors, get feedback on their progress and submit their work electronically. This helps you to build the relevant skills progressively, as you receive feedback and support from your tutor during this time. As the course is delivered online, this enables learners to study any time, any place through immediate access to VLE.

Assessment

All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods which includes portfolio of evidence.

Opportunities for progression

Upon achievement of this qualification, learners will be able to progress onto our Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care. The Certificate supports progression to further learning, or to employment within the Health and Social Care sector.

Certification

After successful completion, students will achieve Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care qualification awarded by NCFE CACHE. In order to achieve the Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care learners must achieve 3 mandatory units.

Entry requirements

• Learners must be aged 16 or above
• An appropriate level of skill in the English language.

This qualification allows a learner to progress into a range of job roles such as:

• Care support workers in adult residential settings
• Healthcare assistants in community, primary care and acute health environments
• Care support workers in domiciliary services, supported living or day services
• Community-based support workers

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