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OTHER Level 2

Certificate in the Principles of Care Planning (online) Level 2

  • Campus

    Online eLearning

  • Start Date

    August 2026

  • Duration

    15 weeks (Flexible)

Do you want to progress your career in care? Do you have the care, compassion and empathy needed to care for people during an often vulnerable time? This course can help you.

Care workers play a key role in ensuring their residents/patients are treated with a friendly and caring approach.

As a care worker, you will have the ability to relate to people from a variety of backgrounds. This course will ensure you understand the principles and practice of person-centred thinking, planning and reviews.

After an investigation by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) revealed that 424 out of 1,357 services in England are rated inadequate, the need for high-quality trained care workers has never been greater.

Course Content (Units):

  • Understanding person-centred thinking and planning

  • Care planning for the care worker

  • Understanding nutrition and hydration in health and social care settings

  • Principles of supporting an individual to maintain personal hygiene

  • Understanding continence care

  • Principles of supporting sleep

 

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 a career in the health care sector.

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

FREE


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 a withdrawal fee 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 a withdrawal fee 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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