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
Next Start Date:
Flexible
Duration:
Flexible
Attendance:
Part-time
Fees:
Free

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.
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.
Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care for Adults available start dates:
You may also be interested in
Related Features
NEWS 07-03-2025
Building an NHS fit for the future
It's Day 5 of Colleges Week and we focus on building an NHS fit for the future. Why our T Level Health & Nursing course is preparing our young people for a successful introduction to the workplace.
NEWS 03-06-2026
Courtroom drama is no trial for COPC students
City of Portsmouth College’s A Level Law students have been putting their knowledge to the test in a real-life courtroom.
NEWS 01-06-2026
Playland exhibition is a COPC success
Themes of identity and heritage by City of Portsmouth College art students have been on display at two iconic city locations.
NEWS 26-05-2026
Get your tickets for the most inspiring show in town!
City of Portsmouth College’s talented Performing Arts students are in final rehearsals for an original play which is to be performed at New Theatre Royal early next month.
NEWS 13-05-2026
COPC students Unloc professional skills through workshop
City of Portsmouth College students who are aiming to study at Russell Group universities have been given top tips on confidence and public speaking by one of Portsmouth’s best.
NEWS 11-05-2026
Cultures from around the world celebrated at COPC
City of Portsmouth College (COPC) celebrated the many different cultures that make up its college community last week with a day of fun activities, fabulous dress and fantastic food.

