Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate
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The only regulated qualification for the Level 2 Care Worker apprenticeship
Develop a confident, capable and compassionate care workforce.
Approved by: Skills for Care
Level: 2
Sector: Adult Social Care
Assessment: Workplace-based
Learner age: 19+
Suitable for: New and existing care staff
Progression: Advanced care qualifications and apprenticeships
The Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate is the only regulated qualification approved by Skills for Care that meets the full training requirement for the Level 2 Adult Care Worker apprenticeship standard.
Designed for those working in adult social care, this qualification provides learners with the recognised knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to work safely and effectively in the sector, while fulfilling mandatory apprenticeship criteria.
Developed to meet the standards set by the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC), this occupational qualification ensures learners gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to deliver safe, compassionate and person-centred care.
The Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate provides a structured pathway into professional practice.
Why choose the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate?
Adult social care professionals play a vital role in supporting people to live independently, safely and with dignity. To do this effectively, they need the right knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours from day one.
The Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate helps create a consistent standard of practice across the sector, ensuring learners are equipped to provide high-quality care and support in a wide range of settings.
Not all “Care Certificate” training is regulated
Many online Care Certificate courses are eLearning programmes designed for CPD only. They are not regulated qualifications and do not meet the apprenticeship requirements.
Our Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate is:
- A regulated qualification
- Approved by Skills for Care
- The mandatory requirement for the Level 2 Adult Care Worker apprenticeship standard
Benefits for employers
- Develop a skilled and confident workforce
- Support safe, person-centred care delivery
- Promote consistent standards across teams
- Strengthen staff development and retention
- Create clear progression opportunities for employees
Benefits for learners
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Build confidence in day-to-day practice
- Demonstrate competence in the workplace
- Develop skills that are valued across the sector
- Progress into higher-level qualifications and roles
Benefits for training providers
- Deliver a qualification aligned to sector needs
- Support learners through workplace-based assessment
- Offer employers a recognised workforce development solution
- Expand health and social care provision with confidence
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Who is this qualification for?
The qualification is designed for individuals working in adult social care roles who provide direct care and support to adults with a range of needs.
It is particularly suitable for:
- New entrants to the adult social care sector
- Care workers developing their professional competence
- Existing staff requiring a recognised qualification
- Employers seeking a structured workforce development programme
Learners should be employed in a suitable role that allows them to demonstrate competence in the workplace as part of the assessment process.
Employers are expected to provide organisation-specific induction and mandatory training either before or alongside the qualification.
Training providers will normally complete an initial assessment to ensure learners can successfully meet the qualification requirements.
Completing the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate can open the door to a range of further learning and career opportunities such as advanced qualifications, apprenticeships, specialist care pathways, senior or leadership roles within the care workforce.
Qualification overview
The Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate is designed to develop the core competencies required for effective practice in adult social care settings. Learners develop knowledge and skills across a range of essential areas, including:
- Person-centred care and support
- Professional values and behaviours
- Duty of care
- Safeguarding
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Communication
- Health and wellbeing
- Infection prevention and control
- Mental health awareness
- Nutrition and hydration
Supporting delivery with Skills for Health eLearning
To help employers and training providers deliver high-quality learning experiences, the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate can be complemented by Skills for Health’s Care Certificate eLearning, developed by the co-authors of the original Care Certificate Standards.-
The online learning package provides flexible access to key knowledge areas, helping employers and training providers structure the delivery of knowledge and learners build understanding before applying their skills in the workplace.
Using eLearning alongside workplace supervision and assessment can help organisations:
- Support staff induction and onboarding
- Deliver consistent training across multiple locations
- Reduce pressure on face-to-face delivery
- Improve learner engagement and accessibility
- Create a blended learning approach that supports workplace competence
Discounts available: If you are an iCQ recognised centre for delivering the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate, please contact us to obtain your discount code before ordering on the Skills for Health shop.
Care Certificate eLearning bundle
19 courses designed to complement work-based assessment of skills by a competent assessor. Benefits include:
• Efficiency: Streamlined learning designed to save time and money
• Flexibility: Skills for Health work with organisations large and small, providing tailored support
• Quality: Trusted content developed by the UK’s leading authority in healthcare workforce development
