- Access Skills
- Level 2
Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF/NVQ)
For carers, care assistants and support workers
About the Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF/NVQ)
The Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (RQF) is designed for individuals who are just starting their career in the industry, however, must currently be working or volunteering in care.
This diploma will allow learners to develop and demonstrate competence in areas of health and social care. Learners will also develop technical skills, knowledge, and an understanding related to the specified job role.
Start Date
Enrolment Anytime
Course Length
6 – 9 Months (Over 350 hours)
Pricing
Payment Plans available
Location
Blended Workplace, Remote Flexible Tutor/Assessor Support
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What's Provided During The Course?
We provide you with lots of specialist resources to help you progress through the programme:
- Course task activities based on specific workplace requirements of your job
- Relevant resources including learner access to Quality Compliance Systems at a discounted rate which provides extensive operational policies, procedures, and tool kits to help you provide evidence of your understanding and knowledge and complete the workplace task activities
- Webinars and Workshops (both live and recorded) providing relevant tutorial support
- Access to resources and support via our social media channels
- Workplace observation assessment – This allows you to demonstrate your competency in performing workplace tasks and responsibilities
- One-to-one tutorial support provided remotely to you
- Access to tutors and assessors remotely Monday to Friday during office hours
- Access to our learning portal to view all your activities, access resources and monitor your progression
What career and progression opportunities are available to learners after completion?
For care assistant roles – achieving a Level 2 RQF Diploma Qualification will confirm the competence in the relevant sector, this diploma will also support progression to further development.
The next step of progression is the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (RQF).
Diploma FAQs
This diploma takes around 6-9 months to complete.
This diploma is for carers, care assistants and support workers
A level 2 qualification is equivalent to an A*-C GCSE or 4-9.
There are 16 mandatory units in this diploma.
Currently there is no available funding for this diploma, however, we do offer flexible payment plans. Get in touch with our Skill Advisors to find out more.
You do not need prior experience to complete this Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, however, you do need to be working or volunteering in a relevant role as there are work-based tasks that need to be completed for you to gain this qualification.
Learners
Above National Average
Employers Recommend
Learner Satisfaction Rate
Registered Managers Enrolled
If the support moving forward is anything like the enrolment process then I will be very happy.
I recently completed my Level 5 Apprenticeship in Leadership and Management in Adult Care with Access Skills Ltd, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. From the very beginning, their support was exceptional.
What stood out to me was the initial assessment — I originally planned to enroll for the Level 3 program, but after a thorough review of my background and qualifications, Access Skills recommended I go straight to Level 5. This recognition of my potential gave me a great sense of confidence and motivation.
Though I wasn’t thrilled about having to take the English and Mathematics proficiency tests, the encouragement and support I received made all the difference. Deborah Wyber was fantastic in helping me prepare for the Mathematics test, and thanks to her guidance, I passed on my first attempt. Sarb Relihan supported me with English lessons, and beyond that, she shared invaluable advice on work-life balance — guidance that helped me push through a challenging period in my life.
A special mention goes to Karen Everitt, whose support was truly exceptional. She closely monitored my progress, consistently checked in with me, and helped me develop strategies to balance work, family, and studies. At one point, when I was struggling to keep up, Karen arranged back-to-back catch-up sessions and set realistic deadlines, keeping me focused and on track. Without her timely intervention, I doubt I would have completed the program as efficiently as I did.
Katherine Oglesby played a pivotal role in my journey. From the very start, she recognized my potential and went above and beyond to ensure I had the resources and support I needed. Every session with Katherine was eye-opening — she always had useful links, documents, and advice to share, helping me prepare thoroughly for each stage of the program. Her guidance leading up to my End-Point Assessment was invaluable, and I’m proud to say I passed on my first attempt.
Overall, Access Skills Ltd provided me with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to achieve my qualification — a significant step toward my goal of advancing in the care sector. Their team is professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in their learners’ success. The program, though initially daunting as I was new to care, became more manageable with the support sessions, webinars, tripartite meetings, workshops, and learner support systems.
I highly recommend Access Skills Ltd to anyone looking to grow their career in health and social care. Thank you to the entire team for being such a crucial part of my professional journey!
Special Thanks:
A huge thank you to my tutor, Faye Welch, for her amazing support and guidance throughout the course. Her feedback was always detailed and encouraging, she really helped me build my confidence. I truly appreciate her dedication and patience!
Would I Recommend It?
Absolutely, I would recommend this course to anyone looking to build a career in health and Social care, especially those who need flexible learning.