Focus Awards Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (RQF)
The Focus Awards Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) England (RQF) has now been replaced with the new Focus Awards Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF).
Focus Awards can no longer accept new registrations on this qualification.
Last date for centres to claim learner certification is 31/03/2021
Focus Awards Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (RQF)
Qualification Overview
The Focus Award Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (RQF) aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills which are needed to care for others in a wide range of settings.
Learner Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification
Progression Routes
Award Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (RQF)
Qualification Structure
Learners must achieve a minimum of 46 credits. Learners may choose to achieve any of the following 3 pathways
Generic Pathway
- All mandatory – 24 credits
- A minimum of 2 credits and a maximum of 7 credits from group A
- At least 15 credits from the optional units in group C
Dementia Pathway
- All mandatory – 24 credits
- A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 7 credits from the optional units in group B but must complete the unit Dementia Awareness
- At least 15 credits from the optional units in group C but one of the following must be completed.
- Understand and implement a person centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia,
- Equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care practice,
- Understand and enable interaction and communication with individuals with dementia
- Approaches to enable rights and choices for individuals with dementia whilst minimising risks
Adults with Learning Disabilities Pathway
- Mandatory – 24
- A Minimum of 2 credits and a maximum of 7 credits from the optional units in Group B but must complete
- Understand the context of supporting an individual with learning disabilities.
- At least 15 credits from the optional units group c but one from the following must be completed
- Support person-centred thinking and planning
- Provide active support
The Focus Awards Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) England (RQF) has now been replaced with the new Focus Awards Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF).
Focus Awards can no longer accept new registrations on this qualification.
Last date for centres to claim learner certification is 31/03/2021