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L2 Diploma in Care Level 2 | Diploma in Care
Information Dates and EnrolmentSummary
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.
The qualification will take around 12 months to complete. You are required to complete your training within the workplace, where an assessor will visit you and support your progress through on-site assessment.
Your course is fully delivered within your workplace by a competent assessor on a one-to-one basis. Visits are arranged to be flexible to suit the needs of the learner. You will build a portfolio of evidence; this will be achieved through a variety of methods, including assessor observations, discussions, study packs and testimonials.
You will need to be employed in the care sector and working in excess of 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.
Why study with us?
- We focus on you
- We are flexible and reliable
- Competent assessors
- Resources are provided
- Bespoke packages to meet individual employers' requirements
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
Students will then choose a range of optional units relating to the nature of their work role, for example:
- Understand mental well-being and mental health
- Nutrition and health
- Dementia awareness
- Medication
- Principles of self-directed support
- Provide support for mobility
- Support care plan activities
- Support individuals to live at home
- Infection control
- Moving and handling
You will be allocated an assessor to observe you in your workplace.
You are observed working with adults in your natural working environment and will put together a portfolio of evidence to show your understanding of the role, as well as validating your competence in the role. This will cover:
- Planning and implementing activities
- Observing adults
- Maintaining records
- Communicating with key people
- Implementing health and safety
- Abiding by government legislation and requirements
Evidence will be gathered using a variety of methods, including:
- Direct observation of your practice
- Personal reflections on practice
- Written tasks
- Research projects
- Written questions
- Professional discussion
Funding and Financial Support Options
This course
may have a variety
of funding options available to you including:
- Benefit Waiver
For more information on these and other financial support options including payment plans, please visit our Money Management Service area or email [email protected].
How will I learn?
Work-based learning is delivered through 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.
You will be provided with log in details to our Smart Assessor portal and assigned an assessor who will visit you within the work place throughout the year.
Entry Requirements
A good level of maths and english is required along side a passion for the subject.
Progression routes
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1
L3 Diploma in Adult Care
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Additional Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION DUE TO THE IMPACT OF COVID-19
Due
to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic we may need to take a number of measures that
could affect our planned delivery method. For example; planned on site delivery
may take a blended approach; a mixture of classroom based and online activities.
We will endeavour to ensure course information, including delivery method and
pricing, is updated when changes are having to be made. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact us before completing an enrolment
form.
For information on how this may impact health online courses please email [email protected]
COURSE FEES
Please be aware this course has a fee
that is payable on enrolment. If you require financial support including payment
plans, bursaries and advanced learner loans please visit the Money Management Service section of the
website.
For more information on fees please view our Fees, Charges and Refunds Policy and our Applications, Admissions and Enrolment Policy and Procedures.
ONLINE ENROLMENT
This course offers simpler and safer
online enrolment requests, which means in a matter of minutes you can
submit an enrolment request to us. However please be aware that upon submitting
your enrolment form you are not guaranteed to be accepted. A number of our
courses require assessments, qualification checks or simply a conversation with
you before we can confirm your enrolment.
Within 24 hours of enrolment submission you will receive an automated email notification with information on what happens next.
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£22,250 per annum income and other eligibility required
Course fees explained
The course fee is usually broken down into three components which are materials (resources required to study the course, for example stationery, books and other equipment), tuition (teaching, classroom etc) and exams. Depending on age, financial circumstances and a number of other factors, you could be asked to pay the full fee or just elements of it. Usually Learners under 19 studying Full-Time courses have just material fees, and if relevant, Academy fees, to pay. Over 19s on Full-Time or Part-Time courses usually have materials, exams and tuition fees to pay.
How to enrol for this course
All Part-Time courses are available to enrol online via a quick and easy online enrolment form. Simply click the 'Enrol' button above to add your enrolment to the course basket, then click the 'Start application' button within the basket commence your enrolment.
If you have any issues applying online we also accept paper enrolments. You can download and print our 2023/2024 Enrolment Request Form. Alternatively, you can visit your local campus to collect a form. An enrolment form can also be sent to you by post, simply contact our Customer Experience team to arrange this.
If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Experience team on 08000567253, email [email protected] or write to Part-Time Enrolments, SGS College, Filton Avenue, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7AT.