Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate

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Overview

The NQual Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate is designed to improve portability and reduce the need for repeat training and assessment when individual move roles. Skills for Care was commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to develop a specification for the development of the new Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate qualification, based on the existing Care Certificate standards.

The NQual Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate qualification is supported by Skills for Care and the Department of Health and Social Care. This qualification is guided by the Skills for Care & Development Assessment Principles and Additional Assessment Principles Guidance.

This qualification is regulated by Ofqual. 

Entry Requriements

• Minimum age 19

There are no further entry requirements for this qualification.

Progression Opportunities

• Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care

• Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

• Level 2 Award in Dementia Awareness

• Level 2 Award in Dementia Care

Unit Guidance

Learners must achieve all mandatory units. The total credit value for this qualification is 36.

Guided Learning Hours

These hours are made up of contact time, guidance or supervision from course tutors, trainers, or training providers. The Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 288.

Total Qualification Time

This is an estimate of the total length of time it is expected that a learner will typically take to achieve and demonstrate the level of understanding required for the award of this qualification. This includes the Guided Learning Hours and time spent completing independent study.

The Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 360.

Delivery Options

NQual allows qualifications to be delivered both online and face-to-face. Please check the additional requirements with your Centre EQA if delivering qualifications online.

Funding:

The Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate has been included on the list of approved courses eligible for funding under the Learning and Development Support Scheme which launched on September 6th. This means eligible employers can claim funding for eligible care staff of up to £1,500 for the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate.