Preparing to Work in Adult Health and Social Care Level 2 Certificate
Demand for adult social care is constantly increasing as people who use the services are living longer, meaning there is a rising need for quality providers of care. Have you ever considered how you might contribute to the care of vulnerable adults in society? Prepare for any role within adult social care, to ensure the needs of vulnerable people continue to be met.
A specialist tutor will be assigned to you for the duration of your course and will provide individual support and guidance. The course begins with an initial induction phone call, after which you will be issued access to the online learning platform to start your course
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Description
The Preparing to Work in Adult Health and Social Care programme consist of nine mandatory units:
- Unit 1: Principles of Communication in Adult Social Care Settings
- Unit 2: Principles of Personal Development in Adult Social Care Settings
- Unit 3: Principles of Diversity, Equality and inclusion in Adult Social Care Settings
- Unit 4: Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health & Social Care
- Unit 5: Introduction to Duty of Care in Health, Social Care or Children's & Young People's Settings
- Unit 6: Understand the Role of the Social Care Worker
- Unit 7: Understand Person-centred Approaches in Adult Social Care Settings
- Unit 8: Understand Health & Safety in Social Care Settings
- Unit 9: Understand How to Handle Information in Social Care Settings
Study Online courses allow you to complete your study from the comfort of your own home, in your own time. A specialist tutor will be assigned to you for the duration of your course and will provide individual support and guidance.
The course begins with an initial induction phone call, after which you will be issued access to the online learning platform to start your course. Regular access to a computer and a stable internet connection is essential. Public areas such as your local library can allow you access to a computer and internet, should you not have access to your own.
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Entry Requirements
This is a FREE online course for adults aged 19+. You can apply if you are aged 19+ and have lived in the UK for the last three years. Eligibility is based on your home postcode.
A basic level of numeracy and literacy is required with general computer skills to for navigating the Online Learning Platform.
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Qualification
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Health & Social Care
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Progression
By undertaking this course, you will be able to further your own continuous professional development, which may improve your career prospects.
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Assessment
You will complete an assessment at the end of each module/unit. These assessments are tutor marked, internally moderated and then moderated by the awarding body.
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Home Study
Study will be home-based and at your discretion within the timeframe stipulated by tutor.
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Work Placement
You do not have to work in this sector to complete the course.
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Fees and Additional Costs
Our Level 2 Study Online programmes are available for FREE to UK nationals aged 19 and over. Subject to meeting the entry and funding criteria.
| Code | Day | Start | End | Times | Fees* |
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| TQ/PWAHSC 242501 | Flexible Start | - | £0 |
* Terms and conditions apply. The fees stated on this website are for guidance purposes only and should be checked before enrolment. Unless otherwise stated, fees shown are for tuition only, over one academic year. Where a course is longer than one academic year, the fees stated are for the first year, and the cost of the second or subsequent years will be discussed at interview. For details of fee remission for students over 19 click here. If you think you may be entitled to a concession or fee remission, or you would like more information on the additional costs associated with your chosen course, please contact us on 01635 845000 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..