Level 2 Diploma in Care
QUALIFICATIONS
The Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF) is designed to demonstrate the learner’s knowledge and understanding of what is involved in the delivery of high quality care and support.
It also covers the learning skills that a learner would need for a successful career in providing a range of care services.
| Qualification No. | Level | Credit Value | Awarding Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 603/2806/X | 2 | 46 |
|
Qualification Overview
This VTCT (Skillsfirst) qualification is suitable for learners who are already working within the care sector, such as an adult care worker, a healthcare assistant/support worker, personal assistant, etc. It could also be suitable for those seeking employment who having the ability and the opportunity to demonstrate recognisable competences.
A minimum total of 46 credits must be achieved to gain the qualification as follows:
Group M – 26 credits
Group O – 20 credits
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) are 319
Total Qualification Time (TQT) is 460
Group M - Mandatory Units
| Unit | AO Ref. | Title | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T/616/7792 | CA1 | Communication in care settings | 2 | 3 |
| A/616/7793 | CA2 | Handle information in care settings | 2 | 2 |
| F/616/7794 | CA3 | Personal development in care settings | 2 | 3 |
| J/616/7795 | CA4 | Implement person-centred approaches in care settings | 2 | 5 |
| L/616/7796 | CA5 | Equality and inclusion in care settings | 2 | 2 |
| R/616/7797 | CA6 | Health, safety and well-being in care settings | 2 | 4 |
| Y/616/7798 | CA7 | Responsibilities of a care worker | 2 | 2 |
| D/616/7799 | CA8 | Duty of care | 2 | 2 |
| J/616/7800 | CA9 | Safeguarding and protection in care settings | 2 | 3 |
Group O - Optional Units
| Unit | AO Ref. | Title | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J/601/2874 | DEM201 | Dementia awareness | 2 | 2 |
| A/503/8085 | ELC1 | Understand how to work in the end of life care | 2 | 3 |
| K/601/5315 | LD201 | Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities | 2 | 4 |
| M/601/5316 | LD210 | Introductory awareness of Autistic Spectrum Conditions | 2 | 2 |
| F/601/9578 | SHM4 | Record-keeping and audit processes for medication administration and storage | 2 | 3 |
| F/601/3442 | SSMU21 | Introductory awareness of sensory loss | 2 | 2 |
| A/601/4895 | SSOP23 | Contribute to the support of individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities | 2 | 3 |
| H/601/3451 | SSOP24 | Contribute to supporting individuals in the use of assistive technology | 2 | 3 |
Topics Covered
The Level 2 diploma in care services optional units includes the following areas relating to working in adult social care:
Dementia.
Sensory loss.
Assistive technology.
Autistic Spectrum Conditions.
Learning disability.
End of life care.
Delivery
Delivered and accessed online via EdgeWorks™ Care Academy
1 round of marking and invigilation
VTCT (Skillsfirst) qualification certificate upon successful completion
Online candidate support
Learner records archived for future tracking and reporting
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