Qualification Overview

The Qualifi Level 2 Diploma in Care is a vocationally related qualification designed to confirm occupational competence for learners working as Adult Care Workers or Healthcare Support Workers. It provides a practical, knowledge-based pathway for individuals employed or aspiring to work in health and social care settings.

This diploma supports learners in developing a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities and practices involved in adult care, with a focus on person-centred approaches, safeguarding, health and safety, and professional development.

Progression Routes

Upon completion of the Qualifi Level 2 Diploma in Care, learners may:

• Gain employment as a:
  • Healthcare Assistant
  • Support Worker
  • Adult Care Worker
  • Personal Assistant
• Progress to further education such as:
  • Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
  • Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
    

Learning Outcomes

The qualification aims to:

• Provide a clear career path for learners who wish to work in the care sector or pursue further study.
• Develop learners’ understanding of adult care environments and professional responsibilities.
• Enhance analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving skills within a care setting.
• Foster awareness of key regulatory, managerial, and ethical issues.
• Strengthen learners’ abilities to use care-based techniques and practices.
• Promote effective use of resources and the ability to evaluate information critically.
• Support the development of professional skills to meet real-world care challenges.

Entry Requirements

This qualification has been designed to ensure accessibility without unnecessary barriers to entry and progression.

Applicants must:

• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Be able to demonstrate an interest in or current involvement in the care sector.
• Be in a position to meet the assessment requirements (practical and theoretical) of the qualification.
• Have access to suitable work or placement opportunities in a health or social care environment.

Centres are responsible for:

• Conducting an initial assessment to ensure learners are suited to the qualification.
• Confirming learners can realistically achieve the requirements at Level 2 before enrolment.