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Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

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Awarding Body

Awarding Body: Focus Awards

Credits

Credits – 20

TQT

TQT – 200

GLH

GLH – 179

Fast Track

Option to fast-track in 4 Days is available

Duration

Recommended Course Duration – Up to 6 Months

Overview

The Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care is designed for individuals who are considering or preparing for a career in adult social care. This course provides learners with a foundational understanding of the principles, values, and skills required to support adults in a care setting.

In Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care, you will explore essential topics such as communication, personal development, equality and inclusion, safeguarding, and the duty of care. This qualification equips you with the knowledge and confidence needed to begin a career in the adult social care sector. This course is ideal for those new to the field or those seeking to formalise their experience with a regulated qualification, and it serves as a stepping stone toward further studies or employment in health and social care roles. This course is an Ofqual accredited qualification and is delivered 100% online.

Course Units

To achieve this qualification, you must complete 16 mandatory units. The details of these units are as follows;

Unit 1: Communication in care settings
  • Effective communication in care settings involves maintaining confidentiality, ensuring accuracy, and following data protection rules to support respectful, high-quality care.
Unit 2: Handle information in care settings
  • Handle information in care settings by ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, and strict adherence to data protection regulations to support respectful, high-quality care.
Unit 3: Personal development in care settings
  • Developing professionally in care settings involves reflecting on practice, setting goals, and seeking feedback to continually improve skills and care quality.
Unit 4: Implement person-centred approaches in care settings
  • Using person-centred approaches in care settings means focusing on individual needs, preferences, and values to ensure care is tailored, respectful, and empowering.
Unit 5: Equality and inclusion in care settings
  • Promoting equality and inclusion in care settings means treating everyone fairly, valuing diversity, and ensuring all individuals have equal access to care and support.
Unit 6: Health, safety and wellbeing in care settings
  • Ensuring health, safety, and wellbeing in care settings involves following protocols, managing risks, and creating a safe, supportive environment for both staff and individuals in care.
Unit 7: Responsibilities of a care worker
  • Understanding the responsibilities of care worker's include providing personal care, supporting needs, ensuring safety, promoting independence, and maintaining confidentiality.
Unit 8: Duty of care
  • Understanding the social care worker's role means providing compassionate care, supporting well-being, and maintaining professional and ethical standards.
Unit 9: Safeguarding and protection in care settings
  • Understanding the role of Safeguarding and protection in care settings means preventing abuse, ensuring safety, and taking necessary actions to protect individuals from harm.
Unit 10: Understand mental health problems
  • Understanding mental health problems involves recognising symptoms, supporting well-being, and providing appropriate care while reducing stigma.
Unit 11: Understand mental well-being and mental health promotion
  • Understanding mental well-being and mental health promotion involves recognizing factors that contribute to good mental health, supporting individuals' emotional resilience, and promoting strategies to prevent mental health issues.
Unit 12: Understand Advance Care Planning
  • Understanding Advance Care Planning involves documenting an individual's future care preferences to ensure their wishes are respected if they are unable to decide.
Unit 13: Principles of supporting young people with a disability to make the transition into adulthood
  • Supporting young people with a disability to transition into adulthood involves fostering independence, promoting self-advocacy, and ensuring access to education, employment, and social opportunities.
Unit 14: Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities
  • Understanding the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities involves recognising their unique needs, promoting inclusion, and providing tailored care and support to enhance independence and well-being.
Unit 15: Principles of self-directed support
  • Principles of self-directed support empower individuals to make choices about their care, promoting independence and personalised services.
Unit 16: Introduction to personalisation in social care
  • Personalisation in social care involves tailoring support to meet the individual needs, preferences, and goals of each person, ensuring they have control and choice over the services they receive.
Entry

Entry Requirements

The following are the entry requirements to enrol in this qualification:

  • You must be 18 years old and above.
  • You must have satisfactory literacy and numeracy skills.
Completion

Average Completion Timeframe

  • This completion time for this course ranges from 6 week to 39 weeks, depending on the individual pace of the learner and level of commitment.

Practical

Practical Requirements

There is no practical requirement for this course.

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment for the Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care is carried out through a series of written assignments designed to evaluate learners’ understanding of core principles and practices in adult social care. You will complete a portfolio of evidence in the form of structured written tasks aligned to each unit, demonstrating their knowledge and application of topics such as communication, safeguarding, person-centred care, and health and safety. All assignments are internally assessed by qualified tutors and externally verified by the awarding body.

Progression

The Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care provides a strong foundation for a range of entry-level roles in the care sector, including Care Assistant, Support Worker, and Domiciliary Care Worker. This course also offers a clear progression path to Level 3 qualifications, enhancing career prospects further. With its focus on current care practices, the course prepares learners to meet the demands of modern care environments and become valuable contributors in various health and social care settings.
Getting a certificate in Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care will enable you to progress to the following course:

Full Payment
Monthly Instalment

Fast Track

£330
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months
  • Re-registration after Maximum Duration
    £40
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-2 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1.5 working days
  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback
  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.

Flexi

£360
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    24 Months
  • Re-registration after Maximum Duration
    £20
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-2 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1.5 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.
  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete within the recommended duration.

Fast Track

£378
  • £94.56 /Month
  • No. of instalments
    4
  • Recommended Duration Up to
    4 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months
  • Re-registration after Maximum Duration
    £40
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-2 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1.5 working days
  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback
  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.

Flexi

£414
  • £69.0 /Month
  • No. of instalments
    6
  • Recommended Duration Up to
    4 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    24 Months
  • Re-registration after Maximum Duration
    £20
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-2 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1.5 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.
  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.

All prices include course fees, awarding body dues, Ofqual-approved certification and postage of certificate. The final certification you get is the same, regardless of your route. There are no strict deadlines for submitting individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option you selected above.

Why choose BSHC?

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care is aimed at learners working in a health and social care role and those looking towards a career in this sector in a supervisory job role.

20 credits are required to complete this course.

Yes, we offer flexible payment plans.

There is no specific timeframe for completion. This qualification can be completed in a range of 6 weeks to 39 weeks

Key topics include communication, safeguarding, person-centred approaches, equality and inclusion, duty of care, and health and safety in care settings.

No work placement is required for this qualification.

You can progress to a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or apply for roles such as Care Worker, Support Worker, or Residential Care Assistant.

Our qualification has been designed to support all learners, there is no work placement requirement for this course.

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