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Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (Online) - Level 2

Overview

Start your journey in adult social care with confidence by completing this FREE online course. Gain a Level 2 qualification that covers the core principles required in roles across the sector, including safeguarding, health and safety, and person-centred approaches.

This course will give you the knowledge and tools to excel in a rewarding career in adult social care. Learning more can help you earn more!

Study at home, study on your schedule, study for FREE. Sign up today!


Start dates and fees

  • Start - Anytime.
  • Cost - FREE for adults aged 19 or over (as of 31 August 2024), regardless of employment status.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

While this course may be offered to you free of charge, failure to complete the course may result in a £125 administration fee. This fee covers the administrative costs associated with non-completion.

If you have any questions or require more information, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01623 413602 before completing your registration.

Start DateDay/TimeWksCodeAnnual Fee (Age)
16-18over 19
31/07/2025TBCTBC2083A901FREETBC

E You may be eligible for fee exemption depending on your circumstances. Please see our fees for adult learners page for more information.


What will I study?

  • Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
  • Principles of communication in adult social care settings
  • Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings
  • Principles of personal development in adult social care settings
  • Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
  • Understand health and safety in social care settings
  • Understand how to handle information in social care settings
  • Understand person-centred approaches in adult and social care
  • Understand the role of the social care worker.

Entry requirements

  • No specific entry requirements  
  • Recommended: Minimum Level 2 in English and Maths (or equivalent)  
  • Applicants must live in England  
  • Applicants must not live in the locations listed here.

How long is the course?

  • Total time to complete - 120 hours (including preparation, study with and without the supervision of a tutor and assessment).

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How will I be assessed?

  • Assessment is done through internal evaluations, checked by external quality assurance.
  • To achieve a Pass, all learning outcomes and criteria must be met - no grading system is used.

What does the course lead to?

This course could lead to work as a:

  • Care Worker – up to £19,834
  • Personal Care Assistant – up to £20,407
  • Residential Support Worker – up to £20,417
  • Social Care Worker – up to £30,000

What can I progress onto?

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
  • Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support

Career opportunities


How do I apply?

All you need to do is press the green Sign up button found under 'Next steps' and complete our simple online form.

Once submitted, our team will review your information to ensure you are eligible to study the course (we will get in touch should there be in any issues).

If you meet the eligibility requirements, you’ll be sent an email which contains a link to our online enrolment form for you to complete.

Your enrolment details will then be processed by our team and you will receive an email that will contain a link for you to access your course materials. Please allow 3-5 working days for your enrolment details to be processed.

Next steps

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To start your application, please sign up using our simple online form where we will check your eligibility.

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