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Summary

Highfield Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF)

Name of Qualification: Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF) 

Regulator: Ofqual 

Ofqual Qualification number: 603/2825/3

Learning aim reference: 60328253 

Awarding Body: Highfield Qualifications 

Approved Training Provider: Courses For Jobs Ltd 

Credit value: 46

Assessment method: Portfolio of evidence

Guided learning hours (GLH): 308

Total qualification time (TQT): 460 

Study Method: Online learning, Distance Learning 

Duration: 12 to 18 months 

Overview of Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF)

The Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) is approved by Skills For Care and CQC as the current recognised qualification for health care assistants, support workers, and personal assistants. It replaced the previously expired qualification known as Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (QCF). 

This qualification is available to those living and working in England, UK only, because the qualification is recognised by Ofqual for delivery in England, UK only. Therefore, if you don't physically live and work in England, UK, you wouldn't be able to complete the practical elements of this course.

To fully achieve the Highfield Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF),  learners must complete a minimum of 46 credits, comprising nine (9) mandatory units, and seven (7) optional units. Total number of units studied are 16 units. 

Who is this qualification for?

Who is this qualification for?

The Highfield Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF) is for those who want to confirm their occupational competence for identified roles in the Health and Social Care workforce in England.

These job roles include:

  • Residential Care assistants, support workers, senior key workers in residential settings
  • Home care assistants, support workers in Community and Primary care environments
  • Healthcare assistants, support workers in Acute Health environments
  • Domiciliary Care assistants, support workers, key workers 
  • Day Care assistants, support workers/key workers 
  • Support workers in supported living projects
  • Community-based care assistants, support workers, key workers, including those working in specialist areas, eg dementia, learning disabilities
  • Personal assistants employed directly by the individual they support or their families


Other work roles, emerging new types of workers, and multidisciplinary health roles crossing traditional service barriers and delivery models. 

Requirements

Requirements

Location requirements: You must physically live and work in England, UK, as this qualification is accredited by Ofqual for delivery in England only. 

Minimum age entry requirements – 19 years and over. No maximum age entry requirement.

Minimum qualification requirements: No previous qualification required.

Language Requirements: The Learner must be able to read and write in English as this qualification is delivered in English.

Work requirements: Learners must be working in a care job in a social care setting or a health care setting.

Learners must be IT literate and able to use the Internet, Microsoft Office, and Adobe PDFs 

Description

Programme Content – What the learner will study

To fully achieve the Highfield Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF),  learners must complete a minimum of 46 credits, comprising nine (9) mandatory units (24 credits), and seven (7) optional units (22 credits). Total number of units studied are 16 units.

The mandatory units are: 

1 - Communication in care settings (H/616/8078)   

2 - Handle information in care settings (H/616/8081)  

3 - Personal development in care settings (F/616/8153)  

4 - Implement person-centred approaches in care settings (L/616/8155)  

5 - Equality and inclusion in care settings (R/616/8156)  

6 - Health, safety and well-being in care settings (D/616/8158)  

7 - Responsibilities of a care worker (F/616/6211)  

8  - Duty of care (A/616/8166)  

9 - Safeguarding and protection in care settings (T/616/6206) 


Optional Units

Learners must achieve a minimum of 22 credits from the optional units, according to the Awarding Body Specification. 


Optional Units that are included as part with the Qualification Fees: 

10 - Support individuals to access and use information about services and facilities (3C)

18 - Move and position individuals in accordance with their care plan (4C)

27 - The principles of Infection Prevention and Control (3C)

29 - Support individuals who are distressed (3C) 

42 - Support care plan activities (2C)

47 - Support independence in the tasks of daily living (5C)

101 - Introductory awareness of sensory loss (2C)


How Learning is delivered 

The Highfield Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF) is delivered through a online textbook, online workbooks, other online learning materials, online course discussions, and online support by a tutor.

How Learning is Assessed 
Learners are assessed through a series of questions and workbooks to assess their knowledge and understanding.

To assess the learner's practical skills and competence, the Assessor will use a variety of assessment methods to gather work-based evidence including: 

  • Work-products evidence 
  • Personal Statements 
  • Reflective Accounts 
  • Case Studies 
  • Professional Discussions


Learners will be guided and supported to prepare for assessments. 

There are no workplace visits. 

All assessments will be done and signed off by the Assessor and IQA. 

There is no need to involve your Manager or your Employer.


Completion and Certification

On completion, the learner will be awarded the Highfield Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF) awarded by Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance, Highfield Qualifications.

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