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Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England
What is the purpose of this qualification?
The Level 2 Diploma serves as the required qualification for registration and regulatory requirements in the
social care sector in England. Learners must take nine mandatory units. They then have a choice of optional
knowledge and competence units covering different areas of health and social care such as supporting
person-centred approaches, advocacy, healthcare, supporting those with disabilities, learning disabilities or
dementia. Learners have the opportunity to take a general qualification in health and social care, or they may
follow specialist pathways in Dementia Care or Learning Disabilities.
What are the potential job roles for those working towards this qualification?
Care assistants/support workers/key workers in residential settings, domiciliary services or day services
Healthcare assistants/support workers in community and primary care environments
Healthcare assistants/support workers in acute health environments
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
Emerging new types of workers and multidisciplinary health roles crossing traditional service barriers and
delivery models
What progression opportunities are available to learners who achieve this qualification?
It is anticipated that learners will progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for
England (QCF), or to specialist qualifications reflecting the context in which they work.
For more information contact the VQ Office on 707328.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (QCF)
What is the purpose of this qualification?
The Level 3 Diploma confirms competence in areas of health and social care as appropriate and is the
required qualification for registration and regulatory requirements in the social care sector in England.
Learners have the opportunity to take a general qualification in health and social care, or they may specialise
in dementia care, or learning disabilities.
What are the potential job roles for those working towards this qualification?
Senior care assistants/support workers/key workers in residential settings, domiciliary services or day services
Senior healthcare assistants/support workers in community and primary care environments
Senior healthcare assistants/support workers in acute health environments
Senior support workers in supported living projects
Community-based senior 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
Emerging new types of workers and multi-disciplinary health roles crossing traditional service barriers and
delivery models
What progression opportunities are available to learners who achieve this qualification?
It is anticipated that learners will progress to Level 5 QCF qualifications for management or senior practitioner
roles in health and social care, or to specialist qualifications reflecting the context in which they work.
For more information contact the VQ Office on 707328.
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