This qualification will support learners to develop the knowledge and skills required to work in a range of clinical healthcare support settings and in adult care environments. The qualification is formed of mandatory and optional units. The mandatory units cover core competencies whilst the optional units allow learners to choose from a variety of areas to tailor the qualification to their needs, interests and to reflect the context of their work.
It covers a wide range of areas including dementia awareness, mental health and well-being, supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and health care procedures. The content is also aligned with the knowledge and skills required for the Adult Care Worker and Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship standards.
Learners or apprentices who wish to work or are working in a variety of different settings within the NHS and private care facilities.
Learners should be at least 16 years old. We do not set any other entry requirements but colleges and training providers may have their own guidelines.
Learners must achieve a minimum of 46 credits to gain this qualification. Learners must achieve 24 credits from the mandatory units and a minimum of 22 credits from the optional units.
All units are internally assessed by your Tutor or Assessor using a portfolio of evidence.
Learners can usually complete the qualification within 12 months.
Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement to be able to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement to be able to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
The content of the qualification links with the knowledge and skills required for the Adult Care Worker and Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship standards. Upon completion, learners can enter either the adult care or health workforces. The content is applicable to a variety of roles, including:
Learners can also progress onto a Level 3 Diploma in Care.
