Mode of study: Flexible learning – part time / online / blended Indicative study hours: 10–12 hours per week Duration: 12–16 weeks (3–4 months). This is indicative — you can complete earlier if you invest more study hours. Course fee: Contact us for Employer Pricing Guided learning hours: 290 Total qualification time: 350 Credit value: 35 Grading: Achieved / not yet achieved

Entry requirements

• Age: minimum 16 years
• Work experience: you must spend a minimum of 40 hours working, volunteering or on practical placement in an adult social care setting in England, as you need to show competence in both knowledge and skills
• Qualifications: no specific prior qualifications required, though learners may find it helpful to have achieved a Level 1 qualification
• Induction: we would expect your employer-specific induction and mandatory training to be completed before you start, though your employer may decide these can run alongside the qualification
• Initial assessment: all learners complete an initial assessment with us, so we can confirm you are ready to achieve the qualification or advise on what would help you get there
• Basic skills: computer literacy and internet access for portfolio development
• Professional requirements: an Enhanced DBS check may be required by your employer

This qualification is designed for anyone aged 16 or over working in adult social care in England. It is ideal for:

• Care workers seeking formal recognition of the skills they already use
• New entrants to adult social care completing a structured, accredited induction
• Care staff who have completed the Care Certificate and want an accredited qualification
• Support workers moving between employers who want a portable qualification
• Healthcare staff supporting adult social care patients in health settings
• Personal assistants working with individual employers
• Volunteers professionalising their care skills and knowledge

Employers wanting to standardise induction and reduce repeat training across their workforce

On achieving this qualification you could progress into employment in roles such as:

• Care worker
• Care support worker
• Senior care support worker
• Lead adult care worker
• Personal assistant
  
  

Further education — Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Higher education — Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care

Nexsy Academy is approved to deliver both, so you can continue your progression with us.

The qualification is internally assessed by Nexsy Academy and externally quality assured by NCFE. You will build a portfolio of evidence using the full range of assessment methods approved by the awarding organisation:

• Portfolio of evidence — comprehensive workplace evidence demonstrating knowledge and competence
• Direct observation of practice — your assessor observing your care practice in your workplace. Skills-based outcomes must be assessed by direct observation as the main source of evidence, and a minimum of one direct observation is required
• Assignments — written work demonstrating your knowledge and understanding
• Professional discussions — structured conversations exploring how you apply your learning
• Question and answer — targeted questions to confirm your understanding
• Case study analysis — realistic scenarios applying care principles to practice
• Reflective accounts — your personal and professional development through reflective practice
• Witness testimonies — workplace supervisor confirmation of competent practice
• Work products — care records, risk assessments and communication records