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Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate

A strong, recognised start to your career in social care.

Level 2Adult CareCertificate
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Duration
3 months
Level
Level 2
Delivery
In-person & Online
Start dates
Monthly intakes
Certificate
Yes — TQUK

Course overview

The Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate introduces learners to the fundamental principles of supporting adults in care environments. It covers essential topics such as duty of care, communication, health and safety, safeguarding, and assisting individuals with their daily needs. It is ideal for those beginning their journey in social care and seeking a strong foundation for further professional development.

Designed around the Care Certificate standards, this qualification gives new starters and their employers confidence that they have the core knowledge expected across the sector.

What you’ll learn

  • Understand your role and responsibilities in adult social care
  • Communicate effectively and maintain privacy and dignity
  • Recognise safeguarding concerns for adults and children
  • Support individuals with fluids, nutrition and daily living
  • Understand mental health, dementia, learning disability and autism
  • Follow health, safety and infection-prevention procedures

Curriculum & modules

Key units you will study. The exact unit combination is confirmed at enrolment in line with the awarding-body specification.

  1. 01

    Your role and personal development

    Working in ways agreed with your employer and developing your skills.

  2. 02

    Duty of care and person-centred working

    Putting the individual at the centre of their care.

  3. 03

    Equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights

    Treating everyone fairly and with respect.

  4. 04

    Communication, privacy and dignity

    Communicating well and protecting individuals’ rights.

  5. 05

    Fluids, nutrition and wellbeing

    Supporting healthy eating and hydration.

  6. 06

    Mental health, dementia, learning disability and autism

    Awareness and supportive approaches.

  7. 07

    Safeguarding adults and children

    Recognising and reporting concerns.

  8. 08

    Health, safety and infection prevention

    Safe practice, basic life support awareness and handling information.

Entry requirements

  • Aged 16 or over
  • No previous qualifications or experience required
  • A good standard of spoken and written English

Who this course is for

  • New starters in adult social care
  • Anyone considering a career in care
  • Employers inducting new staff

Career opportunities

  • Care Assistant
  • Support Worker
  • Domiciliary Care Worker
  • Progression to the Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma

Certification

Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate

On successful completion you will receive a nationally recognised, Ofqual-regulated certificate issued by TQUK, a leading national awarding body.

Your tutors

Adult Care Tutor Team

Qualified tutors & occupational assessors

Our adult care tutors are experienced health and social care practitioners and managers who hold teaching and assessing qualifications. They combine classroom teaching with workplace observation, giving you one-to-one feedback at every stage of your portfolio.

Frequently asked questions

Apply now

Apply for the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate

Complete the form, then pay the course fee of £1,565 securely by card. Your application is sent to our admissions team as soon as payment is complete.

  1. 1Complete your application
  2. 2Pay the course fee
  3. 3Our admissions team contacts you
  4. 4Enrol and start learning
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