This qualification provides an ideal taster for learners who may be new to the sector or new to the world of work.
It is accessible to learners of all ages who may want to understand more about working in health and social care. It aims to introduce some basic concepts of caring and preparation for employment in the sector.
It aims to introduce knowledge around the following areas relating to working in adult social care:
• communication
• equality, diversity and inclusion
• personal development
• role of the social care worker
• handling information
• health and safety
• safeguarding
• duty of care
• person-centred approaches.
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.