NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

About This Course

If you have got a natural interest in adult social care and wish to explore a career in this field, the our NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care can supply you with the tools to make this career leap happen.

This impressive courses takes only 180 learning hours to complete, meaning you can easily fit your studies around your existing work commitments and earn a nationally recognised qualification from the comfort of your own home.

There is no need to attend classes or enrol into college. This unique NCFE CACHE course has been exclusively designed for home study, giving you a whole year from enrolment to complete it and study at pace of your choosing.

From understanding the principles of communication, personal development and diversity, to developing your safeguarding and welfare skills; you can discover how to reduce communication barriers and create an environment where those you care for feel relaxed and supported.

Course Benefits

Split into 9 comprehensive units, our NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care can provide the perfect stepping stone for jump starting your career. With every unit you complete, you will gain the chance to develop your skills and knowledge so you are completely prepared to work in an adult social care setting.

Similarly, you will be provided with every opportunity to demonstrate your skills as they develop and grow.

This course will:

• Provide you with a nationally recognised qualification
• Expand your knowledge, understanding and competency so you can transfer these newly acquired skills into a working environment
• Challenge your thought processes and ability to think on your feet
• Help you to establish a career within a highly rewarding field.

Course Units

RQF Number: 600/0047/8
Unit 1 – Principles of communication in adult social care settings
(L/602/2905, Unit Level 2; GLH; 17 Hours; Credits: 2)

• Communication
• Individual’s reactions
• Individual’s preferences
• Communication methods
• Barriers to communication
• Support services
• Confidentiality

Unit 2 – Principles of personal development in adult social care settings
(L/602/3035, Unit Level 2; GLH; 17 hours; Credits: 2)

• Standards
• Reflecting on work activities
• Personal attitudes and beliefs
• Learning activities
• Reflecting on a situations
• Feedback
• The personal development plan
• Sources of support

Unit 3 – Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings
(H/602/3039, Unit Level 2; GLH; 18 hours; Credits 2)

• Diversity
• Equality
• Inclusion
• Discrimination
• Direct and indirect
• Legislation and codes
• Interacting with individuals
• Sources of support

Unit 4 – Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
(A/601/8574, Unit Level 2; GLH; 26 hours; Credits 3)

• Physical abuse
• Sexual abuse
• Emotional/psychological abuse
• Financial abuse
• Institutional abuse
• Self-neglect
• Neglect by others
• Signs and symptoms
• Factors for vulnerability
• Actions to take
• Policies and local systems
• Safeguarding
• Person-centred values
• Active participation
• Unsafe practices

Unit 5 – Introduction to duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
(H/601/5474, Unit Level 2; GLH 9 hours; Credits 1)

• Duty of care
• Additional support
• Complaints
• Procedures

Unit 6 – Understand the role of the social care worker
(A/602/3113, Unit Level 2; GLH 9 hours; Credits 1)

• Working relationships
• Personal relationships
• Agreed ways of working
• Improving partnership working
• Resolving conflicts
• Partnership working

Unit 7 – Understand person-centred approaches in adult social care settings
(J/602/3180, Unit Level 2; GLH 34 hours; Credits 4)

• Person-centred values
• Needs of an individual
• Planning care and support
• Consent
• Participation
• Reducing barriers
• Active participation
• Informed choices
• Risk-taking
• Supporting individuals
• Individual identity
• Self-esteem
• Well-being

Unit 8 – Understand health and safety in social care settings
(R/602/3179, Unit Level 2; GKH; 40 hours; Credits 4)

• Legislation
• Policies and procedures
• Social care workers
• Employers and managers
• Individuals
• Hazard and risk
• Safety risk assessment
• Types of accidents
• Procedures
• Infections
• Health and hygiene
• Personal protective equipment
• Safe moving and handling
• Care plan
• Storing hazardous substances
• Using hazardous substances
• Disposing of hazardous substances
• Social care settings
• Stress
• Medication
• Food safety

Unit 9- Understand how to handle information in social care settings
(Y/602/3118, Unit Level 2; GLH; 9 hours; Credits 1)

• Legislation
• Secure systems
• Handling information
• Concerns

Assessment

All of your work will be assessed by a personally assigned course tutor, who will mark your portfolio of evidence before providing valuable feedback. Some research is involved; however no external examinations are required.

Required Knowledge

No prior knowledge or experience is needed to enrol onto this course. All we ask is that you are at least 16 years old. Similarly, as this is only a knowledge based qualification, you don’t have to be working within a care role to register your interest.

Awarding Body

Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care.

This means that you will achieve a Level 2 qualification on The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

NCFE CACHE is the UK’s only specialist awarding organisation for the children and adult care sectors. They offer the most up-to-date and relevant qualifications for the new RQF, and work with Sector Skills Councils to ensure high quality and cutting edge service is supplied to their customers, learners and the sector itself.

Support

rom the guidance of your personal tutor, whose industry experience will help to support and mentor your studies, to our comprehensive study guide and course materials; from day one we will go above and beyond to help you succeed in your studies. With twelve months tutor support, you have the option of completing in as little as three months, or using the full twelve months.

You too can take advantage of the extensive knowledge base of your personal tutor and use their experiences to get all of your questions answered. Similarly, our student support team are readily available to lend you their advice and guidance as they help you to decipher your course materials and answer your questions. The delivery and assessment of this course will be provided by OLC.

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