BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

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Who is This Course For?
Care staff working directly with service users in a care setting.
About the course
The course consists of 4 mandatory units and 2 optional units.

Mandatory units include:

•Communicate with and complete records for individuals
•Support the health and safety of yourself and individuals
•Develop your own knowledge and practice
•Ensure your own actions support the care, protection and well-being of individuals.
You will choose 2 optional units from a range which may include:

•Carry out and provide feedback on specific plan of care activities
•Support individuals to access and use information
•Help individuals to eat and drink
•Support individuals with their personal care needs
•Contribute to moving and handling individuals.

All students must undertake work experience in a care/childcare setting as part of this course. Work placement settings require students to obtain an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure to demonstrate that they are suitable to work with vulnerable people and/or children. Students must be aware that if information about previous criminal convictions, cautions or warnings is contained on their disclosure certificate they may not be accepted on to a placement.
 

How will I be assessed?
You will work with an assessor who will observe your practice within your work setting. You will provide a range of different evidence to show that you have knowledge and practical competence. Your assessor will judge the evidence against national standards.
Where next?
You can apply for related vocational or academic courses, or you may go on to the Level 3 in Health and Social Care if relevant to your job role.