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

Course Code: Q250426

Key Information

  • Course type

    Distance learning

  • Campus:

    Distance Learning

  • Start Date:

    Flexible

  • Duration:

    Flexible

  • Attendance:

    Flexible

  • Adult fee:

    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.

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

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.

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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