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Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care

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£610 inc VAT
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Study method
Online
Duration
6 months · Self-paced
Access to content
Access until course completion
Qualification
Level 1/Level 2 First Certificate in Health and Social Care
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Overview

This OFQUAL recognised qualification provide learners with knowledge and understanding of core subject areas in Health and Social Care to support progression to further learning or the workplace.

This qualification also prepares learners for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area.

Qualification

Level 1/Level 2 First Certificate in Health and Social Care

Awarded by NCFE CACHE
Regulated by Ofqual

Certificates

Qfqual Regulated Certificate

Hard copy certificate - Included

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Description

The Care Certificate

This qualification promotes high quality care and support and has been mapped to the standards within the Care Certificate and National Occupational Standards.

Aims ofthe course

These are to:

  • Provide learners with knowledge and understanding of equality, diversity and rights in health and social care
  • Provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of human growth and development across their lifespan
  • Understand influences which impact upon human growth and development
  • Provide learners with knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in Health and Social Care.
  • Understand legislation, policies, procedures and codes of practice in relation to safeguarding and protection.
  • Develop employability skills

Structure

The units for this programme have been selected to offer learners the best opportunities for progression both academically and professionally. In order to achieve the Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care learners must complete the 3 mandatory units.

The units are:

  1. Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care
  2. Human growth and development
  3. Safeguarding and protection in health and social care

How the course is delivered

This Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care is delivered via a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) which provides access to case studies, learning materials and activities, presentations and web links. Online tutor support and guidance is provided throughout the course, where learners can interact with the tutors, get feedback on their progress and submit their work electronically. This helps you to build the relevant skills progressively, as you receive feedback and support from your tutor during this time. As the course is delivered online, this enables learners to study any time, any place through immediate access to VLE.

Assessment

All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods which includes portfolio of evidence.

Opportunities for progression

Upon achievement of this qualification, learners will be able to progress onto our Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care. The Certificate supports progression to further learning, or to employment within the Health and Social Care sector.

Certification

After successful completion, students will achieve Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care qualification awarded by NCFE CACHE. In order to achieve the Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care learners must achieve 3 mandatory units.

Requirements

Entry requirements

  • Learners must be aged 16 or above
  • An appropriate level of skill in the English language.

Career path

This qualification allows a learner to progress into a range of job roles such as:

  • Care support workers in adult residential settings
  • Healthcare assistants in community, primary care and acute health environments
  • Care support workers in domiciliary services, supported living or day services
  • Community-based support workers

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Provider

Oxford Prestige College Ltd

Welcome to Oxford Prestige College, a multi award-winning skills development college dedicated to providing exceptional training in professional development, vocational training, and higher education qualifications. At Oxford Prestige College, we take pride in offering a high-quality learning environment that caters to a diverse range of individuals and organisations.

Our unique approach revolves around fostering innovation, creativity, productivity, and competitiveness, while also ensuring a harmonious balance between academic concepts and their practical applications. Our students have garnered recognition and awards from a number of UK awarding bodies, acknowledging excellence in learning, teaching, and learner support.

At our institution, you’ll discover a welcoming community, dedicated educators, and a vibrant learning environment. Get ready to commence this transformative chapter with us, where education meets exploration, and success knows no bounds.

We deliver OFQUAL Regulated and globally recognised qualifications. These qualifications are quality assured and will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to take your career where you want it to be. Our approach focusses on encouraging innovation, creativity, productivity and competitiveness – we focus equally on the academic concepts and its practical application.

A first-rate quality assurance system supports all that we do. We have a highly qualified team who are committed to enhancing your learning experience. They bring together a mix of expertise across industry experience, academic roles, and subject disciplines.

We deliver Classroom based, distance learning, blended as well as fully online courses.

Our Mission

To provide a stimulating and high quality environment to a diverse range of individuals where they can rediscover their potential, empower themselves and transform their lives.

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