Qualification summary

The Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF) sets out the minimum requirements for a qualification that develops and confirms the competence of those who work in health and adult care services in England. The titling of each unit within the qualification mirrors the Skills for Care performance requirements listed in the agreed specification whilst the skills and knowledge requirements listed are all included within the unit content.

The qualification is suitable for learners who are already working within the care sector, such as an adult care worker, a healthcare assistant/support worker, personal assistant, etc. It could also be suitable for those seeking employment who having the ability and the opportunity to demonstrate recognisable competences.

This qualification recognises the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to demonstrate effective communication, person development, values and behaviours, health and wellbeing, responsibilities of self and others and safeguarding It could also be used as CPD for experienced and specialist staff in adult care seeking a qualification to recognise their competence.

If you feel you are in a supervisory role you could choose the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF).

Whilst this qualification is integrated into the Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard, the qualification may also be undertaken outside the Apprenticeship. This could be for learners who do not meet the age or qualification requirements for a full Apprenticeship, or who wish to use the qualification for CPD, to re-skill, or other development activities.

On completion of this qualification you could progress on to the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF).

This qualification does not require you to have any prior qualifications or levels of previous learning. There is no minimum age requirement for this qualification.

It is supported nationwide by employers. For a list of the training providers and colleges who deliver this qualification in your area please contact our customer services team.

Related Documents:

VTCT (Skillsfirst) Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF) Handbook

Qualification structure

Learners need to complete a minimum of 46 credits to achieve this qualification.

All units must be achieved from Group M and a minimum of 20 credits from Group O.

Guided Learning Hours (GLH) are 319

Total Qualification Time (TQT) is 460

Qualification number	Qualification reference
CD2	603/2806/X

Group M – mandatory units

RQF unit no.	Skillsfirst unit no.	Unit title	Level	Credit value
T/616/7792	CA1	Communication in care settings	2	3
A/616/7793	CA2	Handle information in care settings	2	2
F/616/7794	CA3	Personal development in care settings	2	3
J/616/7795	CA4	Implement person-centred approaches in care settings	2	5
L/616/7796	CA5	Equality and inclusion in care settings	2	2
R/616/7797	CA6	Health, safety and well-being in care settings	2	4
Y/616/7798	CA7	Responsibilities of a care worker	2	2
D/616/7799	CA8	Duty of care	2	2
J/616/7800	CA9	Safeguarding and protection in care settings	2	3

Group O – optional units

RQF unit no.	Skillsfirst unit no.	Unit title	Level	Credit value
R/602/4011	CH60	Support carers to meet the care needs of individuals	3	5
T/505/1143	DA1	Understand diabetes	2	4
J/601/2874	DEM201	Dementia awareness	2	2
A/503/8085	ELC1	Understand how to work in end of life care	2	3
D/601/9023	HSC2001	Provide support for therapy sessions	2	2
K/601/9025	HSC2003	Provide support to manage pain and discomfort	2	2
M/601/8054	HSC 2014	Support Individuals to eat and drink	2	2
R/601/8063	HSC2017	Provide agreed support for foot care	2	3
T/601/8721	HSC2024	Undertake agreed pressure area care	2	4
J/601/8853	HSC2027	Obtain and test specimens from individuals	2	2
F/601/3764	HSC3045	Promote positive behaviour	3	6
K/601/9493	HSC3046	Introduction to personalisation in social care	3	3
K/601/5351	LD201	Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities	2	4
M/601/5316	LD210	Introductory awareness of autistic spectrum conditions	2	2
K/601/2950	MHL202	Approaches to care and management in mental health	2	3
J/601/5824	PDOP23	Understand the impact of acquired brain Injury on individuals	2	3
H/615/4486	SCM301	Understand stroke care management	3	4
F/601/9578	SHM4	Record keeping and audit processes for medication administration and storage	2	3
F/601/3442	SSMU21	Introductory awareness of sensory loss	2	2
A/601/4895	SSOP23	Contribute to the support of individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities	2	3
H/601/3451	SSOP24	Contribute to supporting individuals in the use of assistive technology	2	3
H/601/5703	LD206	Principles of supporting an individual to maintain personal hygiene	2	1
Y/501/0598	ASM34	Administer medication to individuals and monitor the effects	3	5
T/601/8637	HSC2007	Support independence in the tasks of daily living	2	5
A/601/8025	HSC2008	Provide support for journeys	2	2
R/601/8015	HSC2013	Support care plan activities	2	2
F/601/8060	HSC2015	Support individuals to meet personal care needs	2	2
R/601/7902	HSC2019	Gain access to the homes of individuals, deal with emergencies and ensure security on departure	2	2
J/601/8027	HSC2028	Move and position individuals in accordance with their plan of care	2	4
H/601/8049	HSC3020	Facilitate person-centred assessment, planning, implementation and review	3	6
L/601/6442	LD202	Support person-centred thinking and planning	2	5
Y/601/7352	LDOP203	Provide active support	2	5
A/601/9546	HSC2031	Contribute to support of positive risk-taking for individuals	2	3

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