About this course
This course is designed for those seeking to begin a career in social care or existing carers who wish to achieve a formal qualification in the care sector. Through this qualification you will learn the basic concepts of social care work and help to prepare for a career working with vulnerable people. Being a knowledge only qualification, students are able to study this course online to fit in around home life.
Qualification
To gain the full CACHE Level 2 Certificate in in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care you will need to submit, and pass, all of the tutor marked assignments. There are nine assignments in the course and no need to purchase any textbooks as we provide all of the lessons and materials required to learn the syllabus.
There is no formal exam and the certification fee is included in the course fees.
For further information, go to: http://www.cache.org.uk. Qualification Code 600/0047/8
Studying for a Cache qualification in Health and Social care with the Online Learning College provides you with an in-depth look into the care sector and prepares you for a role working with those in need of care. The Cache Level 2 is perfect for new or existing carers who wish to achieve a formal qualification with one of the worlds most recognisable awarding bodies in the care sector.
This course assesses the following criteria:
- Principles of Communication in Adult Social Care
- Principles of Personal Development in Adult Social Care Settings
- Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
- Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care
- Introduction to Duty of Care in Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings
- Understand the Role of the Social Care Worker
- Understand Person-centred Approaches in Adult Health and Social Care
- Understand Health and Safety in Social Care Settings
- Understand How to Handle Information in Social Care Settings
Method
All of our students are given access to our online campus through their own personal login and password. Once logged in you can access your course materials, lessons, resources and assignments in your own time. Assignments are uploaded through your account and the process is easy intuitive. Our online campus includes:
- 24/7/365 access to all of your course materials- all lessons, assignments and resources are available from the moment you enrol
- Instant access to your course after you enrol- start studying immediately!
- Integrated chat and messaging systems so that you can contact your tutor
- Online assignment uploads to save time in returning marks and feedback.
- Links to further resources and information available on courses
- Self-led learning on all courses- study in your own time and work through your assignments at your own pace
- Safe e-portfolio of your work is kept under lock and key on our secure servers
- Progress bar to show the work you have completed and how many tasks you still have to complete on your course
- Detailed help centre with step-by-step instructions on getting the most from your course and how to upload assignments and contact your tutor

