This qualification equips learners with the essential knowledge and understanding required to begin working in adult social care or progress to higher-level training. Covering key areas such as safeguarding, equality and diversity, duty of care, and person-centred practice, it prepares learners for direct entry into care assistant roles or apprenticeships. The course also strengthens employability by introducing professional expectations within the sector, providing a strong foundation for long-term career development in health and social care.
This course is fully funded by Slough Borough Council through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), meaning eligible learners can complete the qualification at no cost.
To qualify for funding, learners must:
This initiative is designed to help local residents gain the skills and confidence to progress into further learning or employment opportunities in the growing care sector.
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The qualification aims to introduce knowledge around the following areas relating to working in adult social care:
It relates to the knowledge elements covered in the mandatory units of the Health and Social Care Diploma at Level 2. Learners progressing to the Health and Social Care Diploma at Level 2 will therefore have gained the underpinning knowledge for these units.
It will be assessed by your tutor or assessor using a portfolio of evidence.
This is a knowledge-only qualification.