Unit 1: Understanding the role of a social care worker
Unit 2: Principles of personal development in adult social care
Unit 3: Understand person-centred approaches in adult social care settings
Unit 4: Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings
Unit 5: Principles of communication in adult social care settings
Unit 6: Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
Unit 7: Introduction to duty of care in health and social care or children's and young people's settings
Unit 8: Understand how to handle information in social care settings
Unit 9: Understand health and safety in social care settings

It is anticipated that learners who achieve the Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care will progress to either the Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care or the Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Learners must be aged 19 or above and have not previously completed a similar qualification to qualify for funding. Some courses may have additional specific prerequisites. Please see fee information for funding requirements, or discuss upon enquiry.

These courses are government funded. To be able to study for free you must meet the following criteria:- You must currently live in England- You must have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years for purposes other than study- You must be over the age of 19- You must not be an apprentice- You must not be currently studying another funded course.

Individual courses may have additional eligibility criteria, please contact onlinecourses@abingdon-witney.ac.uk for more information.

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (60000478)

This course is a self study online qualification and can be accessed remotely.
This course typically takes 20 weeks allowing for 3hrs per week study.