Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate

Mandatory Units

• Module 1 – Nutrition and Hydration: Learn the essentials of food safety, nutrition, and hydration to promote health and well-being. This unit emphasises hygienic food preparation practices, recognising signs of poor nutrition or dehydration, and addressing individual dietary needs. You’ll also explore techniques for monitoring and recording nutritional changes and learn when to seek professional guidance to ensure optimal care.
• Module 2 – Awareness of Mental Health and Dementia: Gain an in-depth understanding of mental health conditions and dementia. This unit covers definitions, common types, and early signs while addressing the impacts on individuals and their families. It highlights the importance of person-centred care, active participation, and human rights while addressing barriers to healthcare and promoting inclusion through reasonable adjustments.
• Module 3 – Understand Own Role: Explore your responsibilities and the professional standards required in adult social care. This unit examines how personal experiences influence your work, the importance of teamwork, and maintaining professional boundaries. Gain insight into agreed ways of working, managing concerns, and fostering effective relationships in care settings.
• Module 4 – Adult Safeguarding: Develop a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding principles to protect individuals from abuse while respecting their dignity and rights. This unit covers recognising abuse, reducing risks through person-centred care, and following reporting procedures. You’ll also learn about restrictive practices and their appropriate application to ensure safety and autonomy.
• Module 5 – Personal Development: Take charge of your professional growth by identifying learning needs and creating a personal development plan. This unit highlights the value of feedback, self-reflection, and professional standards to enhance your skills and knowledge. Discover resources to support your learning journey and measure your progress effectively.
• Module 6 – Safeguarding Children: Understand the critical responsibilities of interacting with children or young people in social care roles. Learn to identify types of abuse, respond to risks, and follow legal and procedural guidelines to protect vulnerable children and uphold their safety and welfare.
• Module 7 – Duty of Care: Examine the principles of duty of care and duty of candour, exploring their application in complex care scenarios. This unit addresses managing conflicts, handling complaints, and responding to adverse events, ensuring safe, ethical, and person-centred practices.
• Module 8 – Handling Information: Master the secure handling of personal information in care settings. This unit emphasises accurate record-keeping, safeguarding data, and understanding the legislative requirements for accessing, storing, and sharing information while protecting individual privacy.
• Module 9 – Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Human Rights: Champion human rights and equality in care settings by recognising and addressing discrimination. This unit highlights inclusive practices, respecting cultural values, and challenging bias while promoting dignity and individual preferences through culturally appropriate care.
• Module 10 – Infection Prevention and Control (IPC): Learn the fundamental principles of infection control, including causes, transmission, and prevention. This unit covers hygiene practices, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and maintaining a safe environment to protect both individuals and care workers.
• Module 11 – Work in a Person-Centred Way: Delve into person-centred care principles, focusing on individual histories, needs, and preferences. This unit emphasises dignity, consent, mental capacity, and supporting emotional well-being while fostering independence and self-esteem, including planning for end-of-life care.
• Module 12 – Awareness of Learning Disability and Autism: Gain valuable insights into the daily challenges faced by individuals with learning disabilities and autism. This unit explores health inequalities, communication strategies, and sensory considerations to provide tailored support that promotes inclusion and access to essential services.
• Module 13 – Communication: Master the art of effective communication to build strong relationships in care settings. This unit focuses on recognising individual preferences, overcoming communication barriers, and maintaining confidentiality while adhering to legislative requirements.
• Module 14 – Privacy and Dignity: Ensure the rights to privacy and dignity are upheld in all care interactions. This unit explores methods for maintaining individual autonomy, supporting informed decision-making, and encouraging participation while valuing personal choices and independence.
• Module 15 – Health, Safety, and Principles of Basic Life Support: Learn critical health and safety practices, including legislation, risk assessment, and emergency response. This unit covers fire prevention, safe handling techniques, and basic life support while emphasising mental health and well-being resources for both care workers and individuals.