L2 Diploma in Care

About the course

The Level 2 Diploma in Care is a competence-based qualification which has been developed with Skills for Care and in consultation with employers who provide adult care. It covers the knowledge and skills required to work in an adult care worker role in a range of settings, supporting individuals with different needs.

The qualification is aimed at adult care workers, support workers and key workers in a range of adult care or integrated care settings. It is suitable for those new to care or those who are working in care and wish to validate their skills.

The diploma is a flexible qualification to suit different settings in the care sector. There is a strong emphasis on practical skills, as well as the underpinning theories which support your working practices.

All learners are expected to complete their qualification within 12 months, and you will have a start and an end date specific to you.

Why study with us?

• We focus on you

• We are flexible and reliable

• We have competent assessors

• Resources are provided

• Bespoke packages to meet individual employers' requirements

• Access to an online portfolio

• Access to College facilities

• Student benefits including a student email address and access to outlook an all essential features to support your study

What will I learn?

You must complete the following mandatory units:

• Safeguarding and protection in care settings

• Responsibilities of a care worker

• Communication in care settings

• Duty of care

• Handling information in care settings

• Personal development in care settings

• Equality and inclusion in care settings

• Health, safety and well-being in care settings

• Implementing person-centred approaches in care settings

You will then choose from a range of optional units relating to the nature of your work role, and the individuals you support. For example:

• Understand mental well-being and mental health

• Nutrition and health

• Dementia awareness

• Medication

• Provide support for mobility

• Support care plan activities

• Support individuals to live at home

• Infection control

• Moving and handling

• Working as part of a team

How is the course delivered and assessed?

Work-based learning is delivered as a partnership between learner, employers and SGS College. Allowing learners the opportunity to study within the workplace enables learners to apply professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to course outcomes.

Your course is delivered by a competent assessor on a one-to-one basis, and you are required to have contact with your Assessor at least once a month as a minimum. Visits are arranged to be flexible to suit the needs of the learner in the workplace, or within the College setting if you prefer.

Contact can also consist of online meetings, telephone, and email, as well as through an online portfolio, where you will build a portfolio of evidence; this will be achieved through a variety of methods, including assessor observations where you will be observed working with adults in your natural working environment and will show your understanding of the role, as well as validating your competence in the role.

Other methods of building your portfolio include discussions, written questions and testimonials, which are planned and agreed with your Assessor.

What do I need to join (Entry Requirements)

You will need to be employed in the care sector and working for at least 16 hours per week. Ideally you will have undertaken a workplace induction or the Care Certificate, and it is desirable that you have at least 3 months' experience within your job role.

A good level of English is required alongside a passion for the subject.

What can I do next

Your next step could be The Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care.

Or you may choose to become a workplace champion studying one of our Level 2 or Level 3 online courses in a subject that is of particular interest to you.