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

  • Campus

    Online eLearning

  • Duration

    21 weeks (Flexible)

Do you want a career in Adult Social Care? Do you have the care, compassion and empathy needed to assist adults in an often vulnerable time? This course is your perfect starting point.

The need for adult social care continues to rise at a time when the system supporting that care is rapidly and significantly changing. With around 1.5 million people working in adult social care in England, care workers need up-to-date support and guidance in order to provide adequate person-centred care.

Throughout the course, you’ll delve into vital topics such as maintaining health and safety standards, effective communication strategies, respecting consent and handling critical situations with confidence.

By successfully completing this course, you will achieve a Level 2 qualification in adult social care, and be able to demonstrate your expertise and commitment in ensuring that vulnerable adults receive the care they deserve.

Course Content (Units):

  • Principles of communication

  • Principles of personal development

  • Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion

  • Principles of safeguarding and protection

  • Introduction to duty of care

  • Understand the role of the social care worker

  • Understand person-centred approaches

  • Understand health and safety

  • Understand how to handle information

 

Our courses are accredited by leading awarding bodies. We ensure you receive the most up-to-date knowledge that can be applied in the real world and help you secure your dream job or promotion.

The Benefits of Studying Online With Lincoln College

  • Study anywhere, in your own time

  • Cutting edge e-learning

  • Gain an accredited qualification

  • Perfect for upskilling

  • High level of support from tutors

  • Advance your career

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements but this course is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue or progress a career in Adult Social Care.

This course is funded through the College’s Adult Education Budget. You must be 19 or older on the first day and duration of the course and not live in a devolved area.

Assessment & Progression

Continued on line assessment throughout the course. You will be expected to complete and submit units on a regular basis.

Course Fees

FREEThese courses are currently being subsidised by the college and are, therefore, free of charge at present UNLESS you fail to complete them, in this case you will be liable to pay £100 to cover the cost of materials. We accept that sometimes there are exceptional circumstances where it simply isn’t possible for you to complete your course. We will work with you to find an appropriate solution to avoid withdrawal wherever possible

Terms & Conditions

These courses are currently being subsidised by the college and are, therefore, free of charge at present UNLESS you fail to complete them, in this case you will be liable to pay £100 to cover the cost of materials. We accept that sometimes there are exceptional circumstances where it simply isn’t possible for you to complete your course. We will work with you to find an appropriate solution to avoid withdrawal wherever possible

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