OCR Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (QCF)

Main features of the qualification

• This qualification is part of a suite of health and social care qualifications which replace the NVQs in Health and Social Care
• The qualification has been developed to meet specific needs in England
• The qualification will be the only qualification that confirms occupational competence for identified roles in the Health and Social Care workforce in England
• The qualification contains a large number of units which reflect the competencies of those who work in specialised areas of care
• This qualification has two endorsed pathways for dementia care and learning disability care
• The qualification has been accredited onto the Qualifications and Credit Framework
• All units have been assigned a level and a credit value
• All units have been assigned guided learning hours which gives an indication of the time that might be allocated to direct teaching or instruction, together with other structured learning time
• The qualification contains both knowledge and competence units
• The qualification will form part of the apprenticeship framework for the sector
• There is an opportunity for both full award and unit certification

Introduction

This qualification forms part of a new suite of Health and Social Care Diplomas which assess a learner’s competence (that is the skills, knowledge and understanding they have) within a range of settings.

The qualification contains a wide range of optional units which will allow opportunity for competence to be demonstrated in a range of contexts, including in areas of specialist care such as care for individuals with dementia and individuals with learning disabilities

Each unit has been given a level and credit value and learners will, within the constraints of the specific rules of combination for the qualification, be able to combine units into a qualification that reflects their job role.

There is an opportunity for learners to have specialist skills in the care of individuals with learning disabilities and dementia recognised through endorsed pathways.

This is the only qualification that confirms occupational competence for identified roles in the Health and Social Care workforce in England.