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Qualification details

EDI Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care

Qualification summary

The EDI Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care will enable learners to demonstrate they have a knowledge and understanding of the Health and Social Care sector.

The qualification has been developed to be recognised as a technical certificate within the Apprenticeship frameworks and as such covers the underpinning knowledge and understanding of the core units within the Level 2 Health and Social Care NVQ.

There are two mandatory units, each assessed by a multiple choice test:
Unit 1: Develop knowledge, practice and communication skills within a care setting
Unit 2: Understand how to care and protect individuals within a safe care environment

Qualification details

100/5868/0
EDI
2
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/01/2006
Operational start date in centres:
01/03/2006
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2012
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.

When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
English
This qualification has been developed to be a recognised technical certificate and so will enable learners who are working towards the Apprenticeship Framework in England, to achieve a relevant and up to date qualification. As a result the qualification will enable learners to progress in their careers in the Health and Social Care sector and to work towards the Apprenticeship and then potentially progress on to the Advanced Apprenticeship frameworks.

Learners could also progress from this qualification onto a Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care or a Level 2 or Level 3 Certificate in Children's Care, Learning and Development.
Care Worker
Healthcare Assistant
Social Worker
Youth and Community Worker
  • 01 Health, Public Services and Care
    • 01.3  Health and Social Care
120
Pass
E-assessment
Multiple Choice Examination
All units will be assessed by a multiple-choice test and verified by EDI
There are two units. Both are mandatory.
  • H/500/1001 - Develop knowledge, practice and communication skills in a care setting
  • K/500/1002 - Understand how to care and protect individuals within a safe care environment