Health - Part-time Level 2 Diploma in Care

This qualification aims to assess and develop the knowledge and skills of people working in a variety of healthcare settings as Healthcare Assistants or Auxiliary Nurses.

The award is based on the assessment of actual work-based performance. The bulk of your learning will therefore be in the workplace, but training and support will be provided to ensure that you are meeting the required standard. You will work on a one-to-one basis with your Assessor, whose visits will be flexible to meet your needs and the needs of your employer.

To gain the Diploma you must achieve a minimum of 46 credits, with 24 credits gained from the following mandatory units:

Safeguarding and protection in care settings

Responsibilities of a care worker

Communication in care settings

Duty of care

Handle information in care settings

Personal development in care settings

Equality and inclusion in care settings

Health, safety and wellbeing in care settings

Implement person-centred approaches in care settings

In addition to the core units, you will choose optional units that suit your current work role, and these will be discussed and planned with your Assessor, to achieve a further 22 credits.

You will be allocated an assessor who will develop an individual learning plan and will guide you to develop an electronic portfolio of evidence to meet the learning outcomes. You will be assessed on your knowledge and workplace performance.

There are no formal entry requirements except a College interview, and you must be at least 16 years of age. However, since this qualification is assessed in the workplace, you need a job or work placement which offers you suitable experience and the chance to demonstrate the necessary skills.

Basic computer skills are essential.

Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support. It is expected that you would then progress to specialist qualifications reflecting the context of your job role.