NVQ Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care (Adults)
NVQ Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care (Adults)
The NVQ Level 2 in health and social care has been specifically tailored for any carers working or volunteering in an entry-level health and social care role; any junior or training carers will benefit from gaining this health and social care NVQ Level 2 qualification – enquire about our NVQ Level 3 diploma in health and social care if you are currently working in an established role within the care sector.
About the Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care
Are you starting a career in adult care and want to learn the basic skills applicable to your new role? Our NVQ Level 2 in health and social care – taken online via an innovative e-portfolio – runs alongside your current adult care position to help develop your hands-on knowledge and experience.
Build on a range of adult health and social care skills with this NVQ Level 2 in adult care; our NVQ Level 2 mandatory units include in-depth knowledge of an adult care environment, how to manage personal development, understanding your role, and more.
 Please note that the NVQ Level 2 health and social care has been superseded nationwide by the RQF Level 2 in health and social care. These qualifications are effectively identical.
This diploma is fully accredited by Highfield Qualifications.
Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care – Core Information
The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Adult Care is an entry-level qualification for health and social care. If you are a volunteer or part-time carer looking to improve your skills or expand into full-time work, this is the course for you. Fortify your knowledge of care and upskill yourself or others with this lifetime qualification.
Course Length
While enrolled students are encouraged to learn at their own pace, the NVQ Level 2 in Adult Care must be completed in 24 months, but can be finished sooner.
Certificate Validity
This NVQ Level 2 in Adult Care provides an accredited, nationally-recognised lifetime qualification. Our diplomas are great additions to any CV.
Delivery
The NVQ Level 2 in Adult Care is completed via an innovative online portfolio with the help of a dedicated assessor and support team.
Topics Covered
Please see our course outline here. During this Level 2 Adult Care (NVQ), students will learn how to communicate in care settings, handle information in care settings, manage personal development in care settings, and more…
Cost/Pricing
Pricing can vary depending on location, dates, group size (where applicable), and more factors. For a free email quotation, please contact our advisors directly on 0800 781 2041 or leave an enquiry.
Entry Requirements
To enrol, students must be aged 19+ and working or volunteering in England and working in a relevant adult care role.
Delivery and Certification
Coursework for the NVQ Level 2 in health and social care is submitted online using our innovative digital e-portfolio. The vocational nature of this course helps you to understand the skills required and challenges of adult health and social care work, by promoting and reflecting on your day-to-day hands-on experience within your role.
If you enrol on the NVQ Level 2 in adult care, you will be assigned a personal assessor to review and aid with your coursework. You are encouraged to learn at your own pace, with most learners finishing their course in approximately 9 months. Email and telephone support with our dedicated diploma support team is also available.
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Outline of this NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Adult Social Care Course
To complete the Highfield Level 2 Diploma in Care (NVQ), learners must complete the following: all units contained within the mandatory group and a minimum of 22 credits from optional units.
Mandatory Units
- Unit 1: Communication in care settings.
- Unit 2: Handle information in care settings.
- Unit 3: Personal development in care settings.
- Unit 4: Implement person-centred approaches in care settings.
- Unit 5: Equality and inclusion in care settings.
- Unit 6: Health, safety, and wellbeing in care settings.
- Unit 7: Responsibilities of a care worker.
- Unit 8: Duty of care.
- Unit 9: Safeguarding and protection in care settings.
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FAQs
What is NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care equivalent to?
The health and social care NVQ Level 2 is equivalent to a GCSE or O-Level qualification.
How long does the NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care take?
You are encouraged to learn at your own pace. Although this diploma must be completed in 24 months, it can be finished sooner.
What job can I do with Level 2 Health and Social Care?
The NVQ Level 2 in health and social care can open a lot of doors for your career in the care sector; you will gain strong foundational knowledge of adult care that can lead to job progression and further development with our NVQ Level 3 in health and social care.
What will I learn during the NVQ Level 2 in adult care course?
During this course, you will learn the following core aspects of care: communication, your duty of care, safeguarding, equality and inclusion and more. Click here for a full outline.
Who needs this NVQ Level 2 Adults Social Care qualification?
This course is an entry-level qualification for health and social care. If you are a volunteer or part-time carer looking to improve your skills or expand into full-time work, this is the course for you.
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