RQF Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate



This diploma is fully accredited by Highfield Qualifications.

About the RQF Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate
The RQF Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate is ideal for learners working/volunteering within the UK care sector. New carers achieving this qualification can benefit from a leg-up in the industry with an accredited certification in the core values of adult care.
This diploma is fully accredited by Highfield Qualifications.

Course Length
While enrolled students are encouraged to learn at their own pace, the RQF Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate must be completed in 24 months, but can be finished sooner.
Certificate Validity
This course provides an accredited, nationally-recognised lifetime qualification. Our diplomas are great additions to any CV.
Delivery
The RQF Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate 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. Students will complete a selection of 15 mandatory units, representing the 15 standards of care. Understand the role of a caregiver, communication within adult care settings, safeguarding, being mental health aware, and more…
Cost/Pricing
Our advisors will want to hear more about your current position and why you’re looking to enrol. For a free email quotation, please contact our team 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
Our Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate (RQF) assessment process is designed so that delegates are prepared for the challenges of working within the care sector. Delegates are appointed a vocationally trained assessor who helps assemble their e-portfolio and guides them for the duration of the diploma. Email and telephone support are also provided throughout the RQF Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate programme and learning resources will be provided as needed. At the end of this programme, delegates will receive a qualification accredited by Highfield Qualifications.
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Outline of Course
To complete the Highfield Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate (RQF), learners must achieve a total of 36 credits across all 15 mandatory units.
Mandatory Units
- Unit 1: The Principles of Understanding Own Role
- Unit 2: Personal Development in Adult Social Care Settings
- Unit 3: The Principles of Duty of Care in Adult Social Care Settings
- Unit 4: Promoting Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights in Adult Social Care Settings
- Unit 5: Promoting Person-Centred Practice in Adult Social Care Settings
- Unit 6: Promoting Effective Communication in Adult Social Care Settings
- Unit 7: The Principles of Privacy and Dignity in Adult Social Care Settings
- Unit 8: Promoting Nutrition and Hydration in Adult Social Care Settings
- Unit 9: Understand Awareness, Mental Health and Dementia
- Unit 10: The Principles of Adult Safeguarding
- Unit 11: Understand the Principles of Safeguarding Children
- Unit 12: Promoting Health, Safety and Principles of Basic Life Support
- Unit 13: Effective Handling of Information in Adult Social Care Settings
- Unit 14: The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
- Unit 15: Understand Learning Disability and Autism






