Who is it for?
Health and Social Care NVQ Level 2 is a qualification for professionals who deliver physical, emotional, or enabling care to clients, whether they work in health and social care, in the public, private, or voluntary sectors. It is designed to be relevant for staff in all care settings, and is concerned exclusively with the delivery of health and social care to individuals. This includes both direct care, where the focus is on doing things for the individual, and enablement care, where the focus is on supporting and enabling individuals to do things for themselves.

Course Content

The award is structured into six units. All learners employed in a social care setting inspected by the Commission for Social Care Inspection must complete four core units and two optional units.

Core Units

HSC 21
Communicate with and complete records for individuals
HSC 22
Support the health and safety of yourself and individuals
HSC 23
Develop your knowledge and practice
HSC 24
Ensure your own actions support the care, protection and well-being of individuals.

Optional Units

There are a range of optional care units available depending upon work role and workplace setting.

Delivery and Assessment of Qualification

Your assessor will observe you carrying out practical tasks during your normal working hours in order that you can meet the requirements of The National Occupational Standards.

Progression Opportunities

On completion of NVQ Health and Social Care Level 2 you will be able to progress on to Level 3 if your work role is suitable.

Fees £600