Qualification details

ASET Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care

Qualification summary

This qualification is designed for study by staff working and also those wishing to pursue a career within the health and social sector. It is suitable for example in Domiciliary Care, Residential Care, Foster Care, Child Care, Day Care and Primary Care.

The ASET Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care supports the National Occupational Standards in Health and Social Care at Level 2 and the Common Induction Standards. It delivers generic knowledge, but with the opportunity to customise delivery to make it relevant to the individual learner and his/her employment.

The ASET Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care is approved as a Technical Certificate as part of the Health and Social Care Modern Apprenticeship Framework.

Aims and broad objectives of the qualification

Aims:-

• To deliver units which support the knowledge and understanding of the Health and Social Care National Occupational Standards (Mandatory units) at Level 2
• To support the Induction Standards in England, Wales and Northern Ireland for employees in the Care Sector
• To assist career development in the health and social care sector
• To motivate employees and apprentices within the sector to succeed.

Objectives:-

• To develop appropriate communication and record keeping skills when caring for individuals
• To be able to carry out work activities correctly and safely
• Know how to respond to accidents and emergencies
• Develop a commitment to respecting individual’s rights and choices
• Support individual’s care needs and choices
• Protect self, individuals and others from danger, harm and abuse
• Be able to identify own learning needs and address them.

Qualification details

100/5929/5
2
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/03/2006
Operational start date in centres:
Accreditation end date:
30/09/2008
Certification end date:
30/09/2010
England
16-18, 18+, 19+
Wales
16-18, 18+, 19+
N.Ireland
16-18, 18+, 19+
Approval start date:
01/03/2006
Approval end date:
30/09/2008
English
This qualification aims to enable learners to progress to further learning opportunities when in employment in areas such as the NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. The ASET Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care covers the knowledge specifications of the 4 core units (HSC21, HSC22, HSC23, and HSC 24) in the NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
This qualification also enables learners to progress to other related Level 3 qualifications in care or in health such as:

• Level 3 National Diploma in Health Studies
• Level 3 National Certificate in Care
• Level 3 National Diploma in Care
• Level 3 National Certificate in Health and Social Care
• Level 3 National Award in Health and Social Care
• Level 3 National Diploma in Health and Social Care
• Level 3 National Diploma in Health, Social Care and Early Years
• Level 3 Diploma for Healthcare Assistants in Primary Care Practice.
Ambulance Person
Care Worker
Childminder
Healthcare Assistant
Hospital Play Specialist
Nursery Nurse
Playworker
  • 01 Health, Public Services and Care
    • 01.3  Health and Social Care
90
Pass
Coursework
Portfolio of Evidence
Practical Demonstration / Assignment
Task-based controlled assessment
All 4 units are internally set and marked and moderated by ASET.
Learners must complete all 4 mandatory units.
  • M/103/6468 - Communicating with, and completing records for individuals in a care setting
  • T/103/6469 - Supporting the health, safety and security of self and individuals in a care setting
  • K/103/6470 - Developing knowledge and practice in health and social care
  • M/103/6471 - Supporting the care, protection and well-being of individuals