NCFE L2 Adult Social Care Certificate
NCFE L2 Adult Social Care Certificate (NEW) Qualification No 610/4131/2
Qualification Purpose:
This qualification is based on the Care Certificate Standards and develops the knowledge and skills needed when working in adult social care settings in England. It is designed for all learners working in adult social care and is being introduced to the sector to:
- Raise the level of knowledge and skills in the workforce and improve skills gaps within the sector by supporting more employers to access a recognised qualification
- Improve portability and reduce the need for repeat training and assessment when people move roles
- Standardise how the Care Certificate Standards are delivered across settings (this is also applicable to learners working in a health setting when supporting adult social care patients)
- Ensure members of the care workforce feel recognised, valued and invested in
- Ensure the workforce has the support they need to provide safe and effective care
- Allow care workers to experience rewarding careers with opportunities to develop and progress, both now and in the future
Work Placement Experience
Learners must spend a minimum of 40 hours working, volunteering or on practical placement to be able to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
Skills Based Learning Outcomes
Skills-based learning outcomes and assessment criteria must be assessed via direct observation in the workplace as the main source of evidence and be carried out over an appropriate period of time. A minimum of one direct observation of practice is required.
Course Information
How many credits are required to complete it?
To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve 15 mandatory units.
How is it assessed?
The qualification will be internally assessed and externally quality assured.
Progression
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the following:
Employment as:
- Care worker
- Lead Adult Care Worker
- Senior Care Support Worker
- Personal Assistant
Further education:
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
Higher Education
- Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care
Attendance (virtual)
£2030 may be paid in full
Option for 10 instalments for full time learners: 10 weeks of £203
Option for 23 instalments for part time learners: 23 weeks of £88.26
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