Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care

This qualification recognises the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to demonstrate effective communication, person development, values and behaviours, health and wellbeing, responsibilities of self and others and safeguarding.

It is suitable for learners who are already working within the care sector, such as an adult care worker, a healthcare assistant/support worker, personal assistant, etc. It could also be suitable for those seeking employment who having the ability and the opportunity to demonstrate recognisable competences. It could also be used as CPD for experienced and specialist staff in adult care seeking a qualification to recognise their competence.

Learners must complete nine mandatory units and a further 20 credits of optional units.

The diploma fundable via the Adult Education Budget, you must be aged 19 or over on or before 31 August of the current academic year. Further eligibility criteria may apply. Contact adedapps@gloucestershire.gov.uk or call 01452 583800 to sign up.