Opening the door for a brighter future
Build the foundations for a rewarding career in health and social care.
The Level 2 Diploma in Care provides learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to work confidently and compassionately within the health and social care sector. This course equips individuals with the foundations of safe practice, effective communication, dignity, safeguarding, and person-centred care—ensuring they are fully prepared to support vulnerable adults across a variety of care settings.
At Keyznow you will learn through tutor-led sessions, one-to-one support and workplace observation, building a portfolio of evidence that shows your competence in real care settings. If you are not currently working in care, we can help connect you with partner care agencies for placements.
Key units you will study. The exact unit combination is confirmed at enrolment in line with the awarding-body specification.
Verbal and non-verbal communication, overcoming barriers and maintaining confidentiality.
Reflecting on your practice, using feedback and building a personal development plan.
Promoting inclusive practice and challenging discrimination.
Balancing rights and risks, handling dilemmas, complaints and concerns.
Types and signs of abuse, how to respond and how to report.
Supporting individuals’ independence, choice, wellbeing and active participation.
Risk assessment, moving and handling, fire safety, hazardous substances and first aid awareness.
Recording, storing and sharing information securely.
Level 2 Diploma in Care
On successful completion you will receive a nationally recognised, Ofqual-regulated certificate issued by TQUK, a leading national awarding body.
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.
Apply now
Complete the form, then pay the course fee of £1,800 securely by card. Your application is sent to our admissions team as soon as payment is complete.
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