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