Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate
25 Weeks
English
EQAs
Center
Programme Prelude:
The objective of this qualification is for learners to gain the knowledge and skills they need to provide safe and effective care.
Teaching Philosophy:
This qualification is internally assessed and internally quality assured by Centre staff and externally quality assured by Innovate Awarding External Quality Advisors (EQAs).
Learners must compile a portfolio of evidence demonstrating how they meet the learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
To pass, the learner must demonstrate that they have met all the learning outcomes and their associated assessment criteria. If the learner has not demonstrated competence, their assessor will provide them with feedback for the criteria not yet met
Statement of Authenticity : Learners will need to provide a Statement of Authenticity to confirm that work submitted for assessment is their own and that they have not copied it from someone else or allowed another learner to copy it from them.
There are no formal entry requirements. However, learners should be at least 16 years old. Upon achievement of the qualification, learners will be able to progress to Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care. The qualification supports progression to further learning or to employment within the health and social care sector.
Module Options:
The qualification comprises of the following mandatory units :
- Understand your own role
- Personal development
- Duty of care
- Equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights
- Work in a person-centred way
- Communication
- Privacy and dignity
- Nutrition and hydration
- Awareness of mental health and dementia
- Adult safeguarding
- Safeguarding children
- Health, safety and principles of basic life support
- Handling information
- Infection prevention and control
- Awareness of learning disability and autism
Opportunities:
This qualification offers a practical opportunity for individuals to build solid foundations in health and social care. By developing essential skills in areas such as safeguarding, communication, person-centred practice and professional responsibilities, learners become better equipped for the realities of care environments. It can strengthen confidence, support progression to further study at Level 3, and enhance employability for roles that require safe, responsible and compassionate practice. It’s a meaningful way for someone to broaden their abilities and open up future pathways in the sector.