Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate

• Understand own role and responsibilities in adult social care
• Personal development in adult social care settings
• Duty of care in adult social care
• Equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights in adult social care
• Work in a person-centred way
• Communication in adult social care
• Privacy and dignity in adult social care settings
• Support individuals to meet nutrition and hydration needs
• Awareness of mental health conditions and dementia
• Safeguarding adults
• Safeguarding children
• Health, safety and principles of basic life support
• Handling information
• Infection prevention and control (IPC)
• Awareness of learning disability and autism

The course is ideal for those with an interest in the Health & Social Care Sector and maybe considering a change in career, already working within the environment or new to care. Good level of maths and English required. Entry is by interview, where your individual needs and career prospects will be discussed. A paid or voluntary workplace must be in place to start this course. 

Assessment is through observation of performance in the workplace, knowledge and understanding you show through written/oral questioning and assignments and an e-portfolio of supporting evidence is also collated.

Complete an on-line application form to be invited in for an interview.

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care or progression on to an advanced apprenticeship within the sector. There are further NCFE Level 2 certificates that you may progress to, which include: mental health problems, dementia care, infection control, care planning, autism, learning disabilities, equality and diversity, nutrition. 

If you are on state benefits or are on a low income you may be entitled to fee remission towards your course. *This is at the College discretion. If you have any queries with regards to the funding of your course, please email feeremission@nscg.ac.uk or call 01782 254268.

For further information visit nscg.ac.uk/finance