Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care for Adults

Course Code: Q250426

Key Information

  • Course type

    Distance learning

  • Campus:

    Highbury Campus

  • Start Date:

    Flexible

  • Duration:

    Flexible

  • Attendance:

    Part-time

  • Fees:

    Free

Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

This course provides an ideal taster for those who may be new to the sector or new to the world of work. It is accessible to learners of all ages who may want to understand more about working in health and social care.

It aims to introduce some basic concepts of caring and preparation for employment in the sector.

Units include:

  • Principles of communication in adult social care settings
  • Principles of personal development in adult social care settings
  • Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings
  • Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
  • Introduction to duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
  • Understand the role of the social care worker
  • Understand person-centred approaches in adult social care settings
  • Understand person-centred approaches in adult social care settings
  • Understand how to handle information in social care settings.

No formal qualifications or previous experience is necessary to enrol on to this course.

This course can be started at any point during the year, allowing you to learn in your own time, in your own space, and at a pace that suits you.

You will receive a set of high-quality course materials that will be yours to keep and use as a reference.

School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies. If you’re aged 19 or over you might qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It’s easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £25,000. If you are studying a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you may be entitled to have your tuition fees waived: Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support. You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course). * If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or receive other allowances, you may be eligible to claim concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement. It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.

After successfully completing this course, you will receive a nationally recognised qualification and your VRQ will further your personal and professional development and looks great on your CV.

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