Key Facts
- Starting
4 Nov 2025- Location
- Kingston Hall Road Centre
- Start Time
- 09:00
- End Time
- 17:00
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Study Mode
- Part Time Day
- Start Date
- 4 Nov 2025
- End Date
- 27 Mar 2026
- Level
- Level 2
- Code
- KCW2024CP
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 0 - 811
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Personal Care Needs (NCFE)
The purpose of the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding in Personal Care Needs is to give adult learners specialist knowledge to support their work within the social care and healthcare sectors. Learners will gain knowledge and understanding by successfully completing the units required.
The qualification is suitable for adults who are working within the health and social care sector and are looking to gain specialist knowledge and understanding of personal care needs.
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Entry Requirements
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Course Content
This qualification provides an ideal taster for those who may be new to the sector or new to the world of work. It is accessible to adult learners who may want to understand more about working in health and social care. It aims to introduce some basic concepts of caring and preparation for employment in the sector.The qualification covers the areas of communication, equality, diversity and inclusion, personal development, role of the social care worker, handling information, health and safety, safeguarding, duty of care and person-centred approaches.
Mandatory units include:
Understand person centred care Understand how to support personal hygiene Understand footcare for individuals Understand pressure area care
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Additional Information
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Course Structure
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