Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate
QUALIFICATIONS
Unlock your potential in the rewarding field of adult social care with our Level 2 Certificate in Adult Social Care. Designed for individuals passionate about making a difference, this qualification provides the essential knowledge and skills needed to support adults with diverse care needs effectively.
Whether you’re starting a career in social care or looking to enhance your current role, this qualification equips you with a strong foundation in best practices, person-centred care, and safeguarding. Delivered through online learning and workplace competency assessments, our flexible approach ensures you can study at your own pace while gaining practical experience.
Join the thousands of learners who have advanced their careers with EdgeWorks™ Care Academy’s expert-led qualifications.
| Qualification No. | Level | Guided Learning Hours | Awarding Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 610/4139/7 | 2 | 244 |
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Qualification Overview
Learners should be working within the adult social care setting typically under the direction of their manager or supervisor. Learners should have either completed employer specific induction and mandatory training prior to starting the qualification.
To be awarded the VTCT (Skillsfirst) Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate, learners must achieve all mandatory units.
Group M - Mandatory Units
| Unit | AO Ref. | Title | Level | GLH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/651/1364 | USK42 | Understand own role | 2 | 14 |
| A/651/1365 | USK43 | Personal development | 2 | 20 |
| D/651/1366 | USK44 | Duty of care | 2 | 14 |
| F/651/1367 | USK45 | Equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights | 2 | 14 |
| H/651/1368 | USK46 | Work in a person-centred way | 2 | 20 |
| J/651/1369 | USK47 | Communication | 2 | 20 |
| M/651/1370 | USK48 | Privacy and dignity | 2 | 20 |
| R/651/1371 | USK49 | Nutrition and hydration | 2 | 14 |
| T/651/1372 | USK50 | Awareness of mental health and dementia | 2 | 20 |
| Y/651/1373 | USK51 | Adult safeguarding | 2 | 20 |
| A/651/1374 | USK52 | Safeguarding children | 2 | 7 |
| D/651/1375 | USK53 | Health, safety, and principles of basic life support | 2 | 20 |
| F/651/1376 | USK54 | Handling information | 2 | 7 |
| H/651/1377 | USK55 | Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) | 2 | 14 |
| J/651/1378 | USK56 | An awareness of learning disability and autism | 2 | 20 |
Topics Covered
Learners are required to demonstrate understanding and effective practice in the following areas:
Understanding own role.
Personal development.
Duty of care.
Equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights.
Working in a person-centred way.
Communication.
Privacy and dignity.
Delivery
Delivered and accessed online via EdgeWorks™ Care Academy.
Marking and invigilation.
VTCT Skills qualification certificate upon successful completion.
Online candidate support.
Learner records archived for future tracking and reporting.
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