Health and Social Care Core (Adults) Level 2

Key Details

Available at:
Work-Based Learning
Study Mode:
Part-time
Course Length:
Approx 320 hours

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Health and Social Care Core (Adults) Level 2

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Course Description

The qualification will provide a thorough introduction to the principles, values and knowledge needed to work in the healthcare and social care sectors with adults and children and young people.

The content for this qualification supports learners to develop their knowledge and understanding of:

the core principles and values which underpin health and social care practice
ways of working in the health and social care sectors
effective practice within health and social care
progression routes to further study or employment within Health and Social Care safeguarding

Entry Criteria

learners aged 16+ currently working in or intending to work in the health and social care sector
social care worker (adults)
social care worker (children and young people)
healthcare support worker
healthcare assistant

Delivery

Delivered on a one to one basis. This qualification is available in both English and Welsh.

Assessment

To achieve the (Adults) and (Children and Young People) pathways within this qualification, candidates must pass:

three externally-set scenario-based assessments that are marked in the centre and can be taken throughout the qualification or at the end
one externally-set, externally-marked multiple choice test.

Progression

On completion, the qualification will provide a broad foundation of knowledge across health and social care. The Level 2 Health and Social Care: Core qualification provides the knowledge to progress on to:

Level 2 Health and Social Care: Practice (Adults)
Level 3 Health and Social Care: Practice (Adults)
Level 3 Health and Social Care: Practice (Children and Young People)
Level 2 Health and Social Care Principles and Contexts
Level 3 Health and Social Care Principles and Contexts (Adults/Children & Young People)
Advanced GCE and Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Health and Social Care, and Childcare

This Qualification is completed as part of an Apprenticeship within the WBL department and as well as completing the core Qualification learners must also complete the Practice Qualification and the relevant Essential Skills.