Level 2 - Diploma in Health and Social care- 6 months course

Course Overview

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care is 46 credits qualification and is designed to guide and assess the development of knowledge and skills relating to the health and social care workforce and can be used to confirm competence in these areas in a wide range of job roles. This qualification is designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge needed to care for others in a broad range of health or social care settings.

This qualification is designed to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their care capabilities within the health and social care sector. The Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care is flexible to suit all fields of health and social care.
Learners can select a pathway that suits their role - for example, mental health, Dementia, Learning Disabilities, Challenging Behaviour, Elderly, Domiciliary and General pathways
There is 9 mandatory units at level 2 :

1. Introduction to communication in health, social care or children's and young people's settings
2. Introduction to personal development in health, social care or children's and young people's settings
3. Introduction to equality and inclusion in health, social care or children's and young people's settings
4. Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
5. The role of the health and social care worker
6. Implement person-centred approaches in health and social care
7. Contribute to health and safety in health and social care
8. Handle information in health and social care settings
9. Introduction to duty of care in health, social care or children's and young people's settings.

Who this course is for

Level 2 suits a care worker in the role or anyone wanting to develop their career further, this qualification will help develop skills, knowledge and attributes required in the sector.

Career progression

Learners can progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England using credits already achieved, as there is an overlap of units.

They can also work in these different settings:

1. Residential Care
2. Community and Primary care
3. Acute health environments (eg hospitals)
4. Domiciliary services (home care / home help)
5. Supported living projects
6. End of Life care
7. Community-based care
8. private care for a person or family, etc

Level 3 - Diploma in Health and Social Care- 6 -9 months course

Course Overview

The Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is a 58 credit qualification. This diploma is aimed at developing the knowledge, skills and competence of learners working in different roles in a health and social care setting. It’s main purpose is to support the carer’s role in the workplace and to enable them to progress with their career.

Description

This qualification is designed to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their care capabilities within the health and social care sector. The Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is flexible to suit all fields of health and social care. It is suitable for those who are in a supervisory role or team leaders.

Learners can select a pathway that suits their role - for example, mental health, Leadership, Mentoring, Dementia, Learning Disabilities, Challenging Behaviour, Elderly, Domiciliary and General pathway.
There is 9 mandatory units at level 3 :

1. Promote communication in care settings
2. Promote effective handling of information in care settings
3. Promote personal development in care settings
4. Promote person-centred approaches in care settings
5. Promote equality and inclusion in care settings
6. Promote health, safety and wellbeing in care settings
7. Responsibilities of a care worker
8. Duty of care in care settings
9. Safeguarding and protection in care settings

Who this course is for

This qualification is for those already working in the care sector, looking to advance in their skills, taking the next step in their career and are passionate about adult care.

Career Path

Learners who complete this qualification can progress to study a variety of level 4 qualifications, including Level 4 Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care or to a degree programme at a higher education provider. Other career pathways include:

• Nursing
• Midwifery
• Social Work
• Paramedical Science
• Management in Health and Social Care etc

Level 4 - Diploma in Adult Care

Course Overview

The Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care is a 70 credits qualification and is for 9-12months. This qualification is designed for Team Leaders, Care Coordinators and Senior Carers who work in the Care setting. Those who have supervisory positions in nursing homes, supported living, day centres, and some clinical healthcare settings.

Description

The course will provide learners with knowledge, skills and behaviours in management of a range of health and social care, operations and functions and challenges. It will introduce Learners to theory, practice and models that will provide valuable knowledge.

Learners can select a pathway that suits their role - for example, mental health, Leadership, Mentoring, Dementia, Learning Disabilities, Challenging Behaviour, Elderly, Domiciliary and General pathway.

There are 13 Mandatory units for the Level 4 Diploma:

1. Working in partnership with others in adult care settings
2. Lead practice for managing and disseminating records and reports
3. Equality diversity and inclusion in health, social care or children's and young people's settings
4. Understand safeguarding and protection in adult care settings
5. Lead Communication in adult care settings
6. Facilitate support planning to ensure positive outcomes for individuals and to support wellbeing
7. Understand personalisation in care and support service
8. Facilitate person centred assessment to support wellbeing
9. Safeguard children and young people who are present in the adult care sector
10. Develop, maintain and use records and reports
11. Professional practice in adult care settings
12. Personal development in adult care settings
13. Lead health and safety in adult care settings

Who this course is for

This qualification is designed for Team Leaders, Care Coordinators and Senior Carers who work in the Care setting. Those who have supervisory positions in nursing homes, supported living, day centres, and some clinical healthcare settings. It also provides a natural next step for those who have completed a Level 3 Diploma

Career progression

The Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

The second year of undergraduate study in health and social care; or

Directly into employment in an associated profession.

Completing this course candidate can apply job in NHS , Private Care sector, Nursing home

Level 5 - Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care

Course Overview

The Level 5 Diploma in Adult Care is a 80 credits qualification and is for 9-12months.
The qualification will equip learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career in the health and social care sector at a managerial level. It also enables learners to demonstrate their skills by producing evidence from their work or training activities. Learners will acquire care management skills in the Health and Social Care sector.

Description

This qualification was specifically developed for those managing an adult social care service, including the role of registered manager. Learners will need to demonstrate an in-depth understanding and effective practice in leadership and management for adult care services. The qualification can be used to develop the knowledge and skills of care managers in a range of services including, but not limited to, residential services for older people and people with disabilities, domiciliary care services, day services, respite services and community-based services.

There are 17 Mandatory units for the Level 4 Diploma:

1. Principles of leadership and management in adult care
2. Lead and manage a team within adult care
3. Governance and regulatory processes in adult care
4. Communication and information management in adult care
5. Partnership working in adult care
6. Outcomes based person centred practice in adult care
7. Manage continuous improvement in adult care
8. Equality, diversity and inclusion in adult care
9. Supervision and performance management in adult care
10. Resource management in adult care
11. Safeguarding and protection in adult care
12. Risk-taking and risk management in adult care
13. Manage self for leadership in adult care
14. Decision making in adult care
15. Entrepreneurial skills in adult care
16. Innovation and change in adult care
17. Managing concerns and complaints in adult care

Who this course is for

This qualification is required for individuals working in management and leadership roles, such as Registered Managers, Supported Living Managers, etc. It also provides a natural next step for those who have completed a Level 4 Diploma, and it can also support and develop Assistant Managers and Deputy Managers where there is opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and skills at Level 5 within their role.

Career progression

Upon successful completion of Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification learners will be eligible to gain entry into Year 3 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree or pursue Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management.