The purpose of the TQUK Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate (RQF) is to develop the learner’s knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles and skills required for a variety of job roles in the adult health and social care sector, including equality and diversity; safeguarding; duty of care; health and safety; person-cantered approaches; and handling information. This qualification develops competence; therefore, learners must be in paid work to enable assessment to take place.
This qualification is based on the Care Certificate Standards and develops the knowledge and skills needed when working in adult social care settings in England. It is designed for all learners working in adult social care and is being introduced to the sector.
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Learners must spend a minimum of 40 hours working, volunteering or on practical placement to be able to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
In order to cater to various learning styles, the London College of Professional Studies provides various delivery methods.
Learners are able to:
This Diploma is available in 2 modes:
Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate is accredited by Ofqual regulated awarding body.
| Mode of Study: (Online) | |
|---|---|
| Option 1: Full Payment | |
| Fee | £1500 |
| Fee (discounted) | £800 |
| Option 2: Instalment Plan | |
| Instalment | £150 Deposit 5 monthly instalments of £150 (For UK learners/ companies we charge 20% VAT) |
Learners must achieve all credits from all mandatory units
| Mandatory Units | Level | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Understand own role | 2 | 2 |
| Personal development | 2 | 2 |
| Duty of Care | 2 | 2 |
| Equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights | 2 | 2 |
| Work in a person-centred way | 2 | 3 |
| Communication | 2 | 3 |
| Privacy and Dignity | 2 | 3 |
| Nutrition and Hydration | 2 | 2 |
| Awareness of mental health and dementia | 2 | 3 |
| Adult Safeguarding | 2 | 3 |
| Safeguarding Children | 2 | 2 |
| Health, safety, and principles of basic life support | 2 | 3 |
| Handling information | 2 | 1 |
| Infection prevention and control (IPC) | 2 | 2 |
| An awareness of learning disability and autism | 2 | 2 |
There are no formal entry requirements for these qualifications, but learners should be at least 19 years of age
Learners aged 19 and above working in adult social care in England are the target audience for this qualification. The sector is introducing it to enhance portability and minimize the necessity for repeated training and assessment when individuals transition between roles. This also aligns with the goal of promoting career advancement and development.
Successful learners can progress to other qualifications in health and social care, such as:
Successful learners can apply for job roles such as:
This qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured via a portfolio of evidence.
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