VTCT Skills
Level 2
QN: 600/0585/3
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VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 179 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
VTCT Skills
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
VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (RQF)
Principles of personal development in adult social care settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the principles and values that constitute good practice in adult social care roles.
- Explain how reflective practice supports personal and professional development in care settings.
- Analyse the role of different learning activities in developing knowledge, skills, and competence.
- Construct a personal development plan that includes SMART objectives tailored to individual learning needs.
- Evaluate the contribution of personal development planning to improved care delivery and career progression.
2
VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (RQF)
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
3
VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (RQF)
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.
4
VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (RQF)
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
5
VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (RQF)
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
6
VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (RQF)
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
VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (RQF)
Understand how to handle information in social care settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the legal and regulatory requirements for handling information in social care settings.
- Describe the principles of confidentiality and data protection in social care.
- Identify the procedures for secure recording, storage, and sharing of information.
- Explain the importance of secure handling of information to protect service users and the organisation.
- Identify sources of support and guidance for handling information in social care settings.
- Describe how to access support and guidance for handling information in social care settings.
8
VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (RQF)
Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the concepts of diversity, equality, and inclusion in adult social care
- Describe how inclusive practice promotes person-centred care
- Identify ways to access information and support regarding diversity and discrimination
- Apply strategies to work in an inclusive way with individuals and colleagues
- Recognise potential barriers to inclusion in care settings
- Review own practice to ensure it aligns with equality and diversity principles
9
VTCT Skills Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (RQF)
Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the signs and symptoms of different types of abuse in adult social care settings.
- Describe the indicators that may signal an individual is being abused.
- Explain the appropriate response to a disclosure of abuse, including maintaining confidentiality.
- Outline the roles and responsibilities of care workers in safeguarding adults.
- Apply national and local safeguarding policies to case scenarios.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to report concerns about unsafe practices.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/0585/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VTCT Skills
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2011