iCQ
Level 2
QN: 600/6783/4
Curriculum Active
iCQ Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by iCQ. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 179 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
iCQ
Syllabus Units
9 Units
Guided Hours
179 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Introduction to duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the implications of duty of care
- Understand support available for addressing dilemmas that may arise about duty of care
- Know how to respond to complaints
2
Principles of communication in adult social care settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why communication is important in adult social care settings
- Understand how to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of an individual
- Understand how to reduce barriers to communication
- Understand confidentiality in adult social care settings
3
Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion
- Know how to work in an inclusive way
- Know how to access information, advice and support about diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination
4
Principles of personal development in adult social care settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is required for good practice in adult social care roles
- Understand how learning activities can develop knowledge, skills and understanding
- Know how a personal development plan can contribute to own learning and development
5
Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to recognise signs of ab
- Know how to respond to suspected or alleged ab
- Understand the national and local context of safeguarding and protection from ab
- Understand ways to reduce the likelihood of ab
- Know how to recognise and report unsafe practices.
6
Understand health and safety in social care settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in social care settings.
- Understand the use of risk assessments in relation to health and safety.
- Understand procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness.
- Know how to reduce the spread of infection.
- Know how to move and handle equipment and other objects safely.
- Understand the principles of assisting and moving an individual.
- Know how to handle hazardous substances
- Know environmental safety procedures in the social care setting.
- Know how to manage stress.
- Understand procedures regarding handling medication
- Understand how to handle and store food safely.
7
Understand how to handle information in social care settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the need forsecure handling of informationin social care settings
- Know how to access support forhandling information in social caresettings
8
Understand person-centred approaches in adult social care settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand person-centred approaches for care and support.
- Understand how to implement a person-centred approach in an adult social care setting.
- Understand the importance of establishing consent when providing care or support.
- Understand how to encourage active participation.
- Understand how to support an individual’s right to make choices.
- Understand how to promote an individual’s well-being.
9
Understand the role of the social care worker
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand working relationships in social care settings
- Understand the importance of working in ways that are agreed with the employer
- Understand the importance of working in partnership with others
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/6783/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- iCQ
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2012