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Level 2 Diploma in Care

Level 1 Diploma

Course Location

College

Trafford College

Location

Altrincham Campus

Further Details

Age

Adult

Department

Childcare & Education

Course Start Date

Friday 27th February 2026

Course Duration

Part-time, 1 Year

Course Time

09:15 - 12:00

Course Fee

£ 981.00
You may be eligible for support with your tuition fees - please visit the college website - funding and finance page for further information

Course Code

APQ-HS2D-1200

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Course Overview

This qualification will support learners to develop the knowledge and skills required to work in a range of clinical healthcare support settings and in adult care environments. It comprises of a combination of taught units and written assessments alongside practical observations in the workplace.

Students will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement to be able to show competence in both knowledge and skills.

Course Requirements

Qualifications, employment, training and skills will be considered

What you will Learn

This course covers a wide range of areas including dementia awareness, mental health and well-being, supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and healthcare procedures.

There will be units that allow students to gain transferable skills such as communication, data handling and equality and inclusion which can then be used in a variety of settings and job roles.

Assessment

Work placement
Assignments
Homework tasks

Progression

Level 3 Diploma in Adult care or employment in Health and Social Care sector

Career Options

The content of the qualification links with the knowledge and skills required for the Adult Care Worker and Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship standards.

Upon completion, learners can enter either the adult care or health workforces. The content is applicable to a variety of roles, including:
– adult care worker
– healthcare assistant/support worker
– personal assistant.

Mandatory Units

Communication in care settings
Handle information in care settings
Personal development in care settings
Implement person-centered approaches in care settings
Equality and inclusion in care settings
Health, safety and well-being in care settings
Responsibilities of a care worker
Duty of care, Safeguarding and protection in care settings
The principles of infection prevention and control
Understand mental health problems
Undertake personal hygiene activities with individuals
Understand the administration of medication
Support individuals with specific communication needs
Support independence in the tasks of daily living

Contact Details

For further information please contact T: 0161 886 7070 or E: info@trafford.ac.uk

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Disclaimer

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.

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