This Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate is designed for individuals working within adult social care who want to develop the essential knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to provide high-quality, person-centred care.
The course will help you build confidence in your role and strengthen your understanding of key areas including safeguarding, communication, equality and inclusion, health and safety, personal development and supporting the individual needs of those in your care.
Throughout the qualification, you will have the opportunity to apply your learning directly within the workplace, helping you develop practical skills alongside your knowledge and understanding.
Throughout the course, you will develop your knowledge and practical skills across key areas of adult social care, including:
This is a guide to the eligibility criteria for our funded courses. If you are unsure whether you are eligible, please get in touch with our team and we will be happy to help.
Eligibility is subject to individual circumstances and will be confirmed as part of the enrolment process.
The qualification is assessed through online units and knowledge based coursework, allowing you to demonstrate your understanding of the topics covered throughout the course.
There are no formal examinations or workplace observations required. Your tutor will provide ongoing guidance, feedback and support throughout the qualification to help you successfully complete each unit.
Assessment may include written work, professional discussions, workplace evidence, reflective accounts and direct observation of your practice.
Week 1 – Submit Your Enquiry Form.
We’ll call to talk you through the course and answer any questions you may have. You will then be sent a Course Registration Form to complete.
Week 2 – We’ll Process Your Application.
Our Enrolment Team will then ask you to complete an application form. A tutor will be assigned to you to support you throughout your course and they can be contacted by phone, text or email.
Weeks 3–16 – You’ll Receive Email Reminders When Your Units Are Due.
Your tutor will mark and return your work within 10 days.
Completion – After Submission.
Once you’ve completed your course, we’ll apply for your certificate, which will be posted to your home address within 2–4 weeks.
Completing this qualification can help you develop the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to build your career within adult social care.
The qualification can support progression within roles such as:
As you gain further experience, you may choose to progress onto higher-level adult social care qualifications or apprenticeships, supporting progression towards senior care, specialist support or leadership roles.
The knowledge and practical experience gained throughout the course can also provide a strong foundation for continued professional development within the health and social care sector.
This course is fully free for eligible adults aged 19 and over living in West Sussex, funded through the Adult Skills Fund. Funding is subject to residency and eligibility checks when you enrol, and you do not need to be currently working within Adult Social Care to apply.
This is a Level 2 qualification designed to develop the essential knowledge and understanding needed to provide high quality, person centred care. It covers communication, safeguarding, equality and inclusion, health and safety, professional development, health and wellbeing, learning disabilities, autism and supporting individual needs.
No, you do not need to be currently working in an Adult Social Care role to study this qualification. This makes the course suitable for people looking to develop their knowledge, prepare for employment within the care sector or progress their existing understanding of Adult Social Care.
The qualification can support progression towards roles including Adult Care Worker, Care Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant and Personal Assistant, depending on individual employer requirements. It can also provide a foundation for further Adult Social Care qualifications, apprenticeships and future progression within the care sector.
The course takes approximately 16 weeks to complete, with ongoing guidance and feedback from a dedicated tutor throughout the qualification. Assessment is completed through coursework and evidence gathered throughout the programme to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of Adult Social Care.
