CACHE Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care
Qualification summary
The CACHE Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care provides a National Vocational Qualification for learners who work in a health and social care setting.
It provides a qualification for those working in roles that call for competence across a varied range of responsibilities, and is based directly on the National Occupational Standards at Level 2.
This qualification is aimed at people, usually working under supervision, working in private care homes, homes within the public health system and care workers who support and help individuals with their physical and emotional care and daily living requirements.
Qualification details
NVQ - National Vocational Qualification
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
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.
Upon successful completion of this qualification, learners can progress onto a related level 3 qualification. This qualification encourages lifelong learning.
No specific job occupation
Care Worker
Healthcare Assistant
Learning Disability Nurse
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01 Health, Public Services and Care
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01.3
Health and Social Care
Assessment for NVQs is an ongoing and holistic process. Holistic assessment enables assessment planning to reflect the learner's workplace practice. It enables workplace practice to provide evidence for the whole qualification rather than just one unit at a time.
Assessors are the primary source of observed evidence. Evidence can also be provided by expert witnesses for optional units. This evidence will be judged by the assessor to ensure its suitability for the portfolio. Any other type of evidence can be used to support the direct observation.
Internal and external verification will take place in accordance with the relevant regulatory requirements, published by the regulatory authorities for the relevant country. The specific requirements for assessment of units imported from relevant sector bodies are incorporated into the assessment process. Independent assessment is practiced when this is indicated in the requirements from the sector body. Independent assessment is not indicated for this qualification.
In Social Care candidates must take the four core units in Group A plus two units from Group B.
In Health candidates must take two units from Group A plus 2 units from Group B and a further two units from either Group A or Group B.
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A -
Mandatory units
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R/102/8668 - Communicate with, and complete records for individuals
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Y/102/8669 - Support the health and safety of yourself and individuals
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L/102/8670 - Develop your knowledge and practice
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R/102/8671 - Ensure your own actions support the care, protection and wellbeing of individuals
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B -
Optional units
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T/102/8677 - Support individuals to access and participate in recreational activities
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A/102/8678 - Support individuals to take part in development activities
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F/102/8679 - Support individuals during therapy sessions
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T/102/8680 - Provide food and drink for individuals
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A/102/8681 - Help individuals to eat and drink
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F/102/8682 - Help individuals to keep mobile
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J/102/8683 - Help address the physical comfort needs of individuals
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L/102/8684 - Undertake agreed pressure area care
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R/102/8685 - Support individuals with their personal care needs
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Y/102/8686 - Support individuals to manage continence
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D/102/8687 - Maintain the feet of individuals who have been assessed as requiring help with general foot care
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H/102/8688 - Assist in the administration of medication
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K/102/8689 - Support individuals prior to, during and after clinical procedures
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D/102/8690 - Contribute to moving and handling individuals
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H/102/8691 - Observe, monitor and record the conditions of individuals
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K/102/8692 - Support individuals to undertake and monitor their own health care
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M/102/8693 - Support individuals who are distressed
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T/102/8694 - Contribute to working in collaboration with carers in the caring role
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A/102/8695 - Contribute to effective group care
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F/102/8696 - Gain access to, and ensure individuals' homes are secure
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J/102/8697 - Manage environments and resources during clinical activities
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R/102/8699 - Protect yourself from the risk of violence at work
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Y/102/8672 - Carry out and provide feedback on specific plan of care activities
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D/102/8673 - Support individuals to access and use information
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H/102/8674 - Support individuals in their daily living
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K/102/8675 - Support individuals to make journeys
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M/102/8676 - Support individuals to meet their domestic and personal needs
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C -
Additional units
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A/102/8700 - Relate to, and interact with individuals
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F/102/8701 - Ensure your own actions support the equality, diversity, rights and responsibilities of individuals
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J/102/8702 - Enable individuals to negotiate specific environments
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L/102/8703 - Receive, and store medicines and products
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J/102/9333 - Obtain and test capillary blood samples
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R/102/8704 - Obtain and test specimens from individuals
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Y/102/8705 - Contribute to the care of a deceased person
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D/102/8706 - Contribute to the identification of the risk of danger to individuals and others
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H/102/8707 - Contribute to the effectiveness of teams
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K/102/8708 - Receive and pass on messages and information
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M/102/8709 - Monitor, handle and maintain materials and equipment
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H/102/8710 - Manage and organise time and activities to support individuals in the community
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K/102/8711 - Receive and monitor visitors
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M/102/8712 - Maintain a safe and clean environment