This is a suitable qualification for those who are just starting employment in the social care industry or those who are already working as a social care assistant/worker. This qualification is for learners who want to work within an Adult Care setting. This course is a step into the Health and Social care sector to gain employment.
The Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care has been specially written to enhance your knowledge and skills in this field. There are wide ranging subjects covered and we are confident that whatever your next step, you will have a good grounding of the theory involved prior to undertaking on-the-job experience or, if you are already working in a related environment, your expertise will be increased considerably.
The Level 2 Certificate is aimed at learners moving into a Health & Social Care career path and would suit the following groups of people: New to Care, Wanting to do a refresher course, Personal family Care interests, and Aspire to work within a Care setting.
Lever 2 Certificate in Preparing to work in Adult Social Care
Course Codes | Course Title | Credits |
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SSSC201 | Principles of communication in adult social care settings | 2 |
SSSC202 | Principles of personal development in adult social care settings | 2 |
SSSC203 | Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings | 2 |
SSSC204 | Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care | 3 |
SSSC205 | Introduction to duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings | 1 |
SSSC206 | Understand the role of the Social Care Worker | 1 |
SSSC207 | Understand person centred approaches in adult social care settings | 4 |
SSSC208 | Understand health and safety in social care settings | 4 |
SSSC209 | Understand how to handle information in social care settings | 1 |
On successful completion of this certificate, you may progress onto the Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults), subject to gaining employment within a Care role.
You must be in employment in the social care setting. This can be full, part-time or in a voluntary capacity. The level 2 Diploma is not approved for those who are under the age of 16.