Level 2 Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Social Care

Key principles of dignity, duty of care and safeguarding as applied to adult health and social care. Now offered as part of the Work in Social Care – Career Development Programme.

What does this qualification cover?

This qualification aims to give learners knowledge and understanding of the key principles of dignity, duty of care and safeguarding as applied to adult health and social care.

Learners will investigate the principles and how they are applied in everyday work contexts. They’ll also have an opportunity to examine the dilemmas that can arise and the consequences when these principles aren’t upheld.

Who is it suitable for?

This qualification is designed primarily for individuals working with, or intending to work with, vulnerable adults in the health and social care sectors. It aims to give learners knowledge and understanding of the key principles of dignity, duty of care and safeguarding as applied to adult health and social care.

The course will work well for those that are unable to attend classroom sessions

How is this qualification structured?

To be awarded the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care, learners are required to successfully complete 4 mandatory units:

• Unit 01 Understand safeguarding in adult health and social care
• Unit 02 Principles of dignity in adult health and social care practice
• Unit 03 Understand duty of care in adult health and social care
• Unit 04 Understand dilemmas and public concerns in adult health and social care

The course is delivered over 11 separate weeks and is roll on roll off and can be delivered remotely however, regular catch-up sessions will be available on Wednesdays at Achievement Training where learners can pop in and speak to a tutor for guidance and support.

How is it assessed?

To achieve the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care, learners must successfully demonstrate their achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the units as detailed in the qualification specification. Grades are not awarded.

The Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care is internally assessed.

What related qualifications can you progress to?

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

• Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
• Level 2 or 3 Certificate for Working in the Health Sector
• Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
• Level 3 Certificate in Stroke Care Management