Health and Social Care (Adults) Diploma Level 2

Health and Social Care (Adults) Diploma Level 2 Awarding Body City & Guilds Course Details The Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care covers the skills and knowledge needed to care for others in a wide range of health or social care settings. It is flexible to suit all fields of health and social care. You can chose a pathway that suits your role– for example, working with people with a learning disability, people with dementia or a more generic pathway. This is the main qualification required by the Quality Care Commission in England and the Care councils in Wales and Northern Ireland. This is a recognised qualification for care workers in the health and social care field. The Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care requires students to achieve a minimum number of 46 credits. These credits will be accumulated by undertaking mandatory and chosen optional units from different Health & Social Care pathways. A Course for Students who currently work in Health & Social Care settings and whom have completed their initial induction training. Entry Requirements Students need to be currently employed in a Health or Social Care service and have completed induction training. Students must have the agreement of their workplace manager and be working a minimum of 16 hours per week. Assessment Students will be appointed an assessor who will assess in the workplace using a range of assessment methods; including reflection, observation and knowledge work that will cover workplace performance and best practice outcomes. In addition students will attend college 3 hours per week for theory sessions. Learning Outcome Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 2.