Diploma in Care

Level 2 qualification

 


Unlocking potential is at the core of the Diploma in Care Level 2 qualification! Specifically crafted to guide and assess the growth of knowledge and skills within the adult care workforce, the core units within this programme offer individuals ample opportunities to showcase competence across various contexts. This qualification also presents a diverse range of pathways to suit a range of health and social care environments.

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Training benefits

On completion of this 9-month programme, learners will demonstrate a range of health and social care-related knowledge and skills. These are developed throughout the programme via a blended learning delivery approach. Learning activities and learner-coach interaction are aligned to support the learner to develop, practice, and prepare for next-step opportunities in the health and social care sector, supporting progression opportunities.

 

What is covered?

Learners will unlock a comprehensive understanding of the health and social care sector with our carefully structured learning programme. Each module is meticulously designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge and skills required for success in the field.

Initiate the journey by gaining insights into working relationships, aligning work with employer expectations, and fostering partnerships with various stakeholders. This foundational unit establishes the fundamentals of adult care, setting the stage for subsequent learning.

Building on foundational knowledge, delve into the intricacies of duties, standards, and regulatory requirements. Explore autonomous learning, including reflection, and discover how to access support for personal development. This unit prepares learners to take charge of their continuous growth within the health and social care domain.

Enhance partnership skills by focusing on effective communication within the workplace. Understand the impact of communication on all aspects of work, including the importance of adapting to individual communication preferences. Delve into legislative requirements, emphasising confidentiality and its vital connection to workplace communication.

Be equipped with an in-depth understanding of information security and confidentiality. Navigate the relevant laws for safeguarding personal data and explore practical requirements for maintaining information security. This unit seamlessly integrates with the learner’s duty of care, forming a cohesive learning journey

Deepen understanding of legislative responsibilities related to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Apply communication skills to interact equitably with diverse individuals. Recognise and combat discrimination in the workplace, fostering an environment of inclusivity.

Expand upon responsibilities to incorporate the duty of care concept. Practice actions that maintain individual rights while considering potential dilemmas. Gain practical skills in handling complaints in alignment with organisational protocols, solidifying commitment to the well-being of individuals.

Aligning with principles of equality and inclusion, delve into person-centred care. Recognise activities that promote an individual’s identity and well-being. Learn to plan care in accordance with individual preferences, encouraging active participation in daily life. Address risktaking in the context of duty of care.

Elevate duty of care to safeguarding and protecting individuals from harm. Explore signs of abuse, learn appropriate responses, and understand local and national safeguarding systems. Address risks associated with electronic communication and develop strategies to reduce risks while maximising benefits for individuals.

Consolidate knowledge by exploring statutory requirements and agreed ways of working with health and safety. Dive into risk assessment principles and practices, covering infection prevention, manual handling, hazardous substances, and fire safety. This unit ensures learners are well-versed in maintaining the wellbeing of all individuals in the work environment.

 

Specialist pathways

Armed with foundational knowledge, learners can progress onto a pathway comprising optional units to specialise in particular aspects of health and social care, further evolving their competence within their chosen work environment.

  • Support individuals to eat and drink.
  • Move and position individuals in accordance with their care plan.
  • Contribute to the support of infection prevention and control in social care.
  • Support individuals to negotiate environments.
  • Contribute to promoting nutrition and hydration in health and social care settings.
  • Contribute to the support of individuals with multiple conditions or disabilities.
  • Support individuals to manage continence.
  • Support care plan activities.
  • Understand the role of communication and interactions with individuals who have dementia.
  • Support individuals with dementia to eat and drink.
  • The principles of infection prevention and control.
  • Dementia Awareness.
  • Understand and implement a person-centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia.
  • Approaches to enable rights and choices for individuals with dementia whilst minimising risks.
  • Provide active support to individuals.
  • Understand and enable interaction and communication with individuals with dementia.
  • Principles of positive risk-taking for individuals with disabilities.
  • Principles of supporting an individual to maintain personal hygiene.
  • Support care plan activities.
  • Meet food safety requirements when providing food and drink for individuals.
  • Support individuals to eat and drink.
  • Contribute to the support of infection prevention and control in social care.
  • Understand how to support individuals to be part of a community.
  • Contribute to the support of individuals with multiple conditions or disabilities.
  • Assist in the administration of medication.
  • Contribute to support of positive risk-taking for individuals.
  • Support person-centred thinking and planning.
  • Contribute to promoting nutrition and hydration in social care settings.
  • Support individuals to access and use information about services and facilities.
  • Working as part of a team in an adult care setting.
  • Understand how to support individuals to be part of a community.
  • Principles of supporting individuals with a learning disability to access healthcare.
  • Contribute to support of positive risk-taking for individuals.
  • Support person-centred thinking and planning.
  • Support individuals to access and use information about services and facilities.
  • Support care plan activities.
  • Understand how to support individuals to be part of a community.
  • Understand mental well-being and mental health promotion.
  • Contribute to promoting nutrition and hydration in social care settings.
  • Contribute to support of positive risk-taking for individuals.

 

Assessment

Regular evaluation sessions with Lifetime Team Members will include Q&A, professional discussions, observation of practice, and where applicable gathering of witness testimonials.

Formal summative assessment and developmental feedback will take place at regular intervals to support accredited qualification certification.

Upon successful completion of this programme and portfolio of evidence, learners will have achieved the IAO Level 2 Diploma in Care.

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Please note, you'll need to be employed in an adult care environment to complete the adult care certificate. We can support you in finding a role if required.

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