Adult
Preparing to Work in Health and Social Care - Level 2
The NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care is designed for anyone looking to begin a career in the adult care sector. The course provides a comprehensive introduction to key areas of social care, including understanding roles and responsibilities, effective communication, person-centred care, safeguarding, and health and safety. Learners will gain practical knowledge of how to support adults with diverse needs, promote independence, and maintain dignity and respect in care settings.
The course is suitable for those entering roles such as care assistants, support workers, or those planning to progress to higher-level qualifications in health and social care. Through a mix of theoretical learning and practical examples, students develop the confidence and skills needed to succeed in the care sector.
About the course
Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care
Understand the Role of the Social Care Worker
Introduction to Duty of Care in Health
Social Care or Children's and Young People's Settings
Principles of Diversity
Equality and Inclusion in Adult Social Care Settings
Understand Person-Centred Approaches in Adult Social Care Settings
Principles of Communication in Adult Social Care Settings
Principles of Personal Development in Adult Social Care Settings
Understand Health and Safety in Social Care Settings
Understand How to Handle Information in Social Care Settings
There are no specific qualifications required to enrol on this qualification. Acceptance onto the qualification is based on a phone or online interview with the Tutor. Learners must be aged 19 years or over.
*Applicants may need to complete an English and maths initial assessment following the pre-enrolment, unless you can provide evidence of sufficient level of English and maths required for the course.
Assessment is through end of topic assessments submitted for marking. Continued online assessment (submitted assignments) for each completed unit. Please note all assessments need to achieve pass standard for qualification to be awarded.
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This course is for adult learners and is offered as an online course to maximise your flexibility of learning. This course is accredited by the NCFE and is a nationally recognised qualification in business. It is ideal for accrediting your existing knowledge and experience, as well as perfect for 'upskilling' by learning new concepts.
An administration fee may be charged if you do not complete the course.
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Key Information
Course Code
P00565
Subject Area
Health and Social Care
Campus
Distance Learning