Diploma and Social Care
Guide to qualifications and standards in adult social care
2014/15
This guide details all the current adult social care qualifications recommended by Skills for Care.
The qualifications have been developed in partnership with employers, people who need care and support, carers, learning providers, sector experts, awarding organisations and other key organisations within the adult social care sector.
Skills for Care strongly believes that, when delivered well, these qualifications will provide a capable, confident and skilled workforce.
These qualifications will support workers to deliver compassionate care based on strong values and ensure dignity is experienced by all those who need care and support and their carers.
The guide is divided into three main sections:
Entry into social care
For those new to the sector considering a career in social care
Occupational competence
‘Core’ qualifications that can be used to demonstrate professional competence
Continuing professional development
Ongoing learning opportunities
There are also helpful sections on key standards for the sector, funding, Apprenticeships, information on choosing a learning provider and other tools and resources to support learning.
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Contents
1.
Introduction
2.
Standards for a better start Common Induction Standards g Manager Induction Standards Entry level qualifications g Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care g 3.
4.
Qualifications of occupational competence g Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care g Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care g Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and
Children and Young People’s Services g Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting for Care
Services – Diplomas at Levels 2, 3 and 5
5.
Continuing professional development qualifications g Activity provision g Assisting and moving g Chair based exercise g Dementia g Diabetes g End of
2014/15
This guide details all the current adult social care qualifications recommended by Skills for Care.
The qualifications have been developed in partnership with employers, people who need care and support, carers, learning providers, sector experts, awarding organisations and other key organisations within the adult social care sector.
Skills for Care strongly believes that, when delivered well, these qualifications will provide a capable, confident and skilled workforce.
These qualifications will support workers to deliver compassionate care based on strong values and ensure dignity is experienced by all those who need care and support and their carers.
The guide is divided into three main sections:
Entry into social care
For those new to the sector considering a career in social care
Occupational competence
‘Core’ qualifications that can be used to demonstrate professional competence
Continuing professional development
Ongoing learning opportunities
There are also helpful sections on key standards for the sector, funding, Apprenticeships, information on choosing a learning provider and other tools and resources to support learning.
P02 | 03
Contents
1.
Introduction
2.
Standards for a better start Common Induction Standards g Manager Induction Standards Entry level qualifications g Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care g 3.
4.
Qualifications of occupational competence g Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care g Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care g Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and
Children and Young People’s Services g Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting for Care
Services – Diplomas at Levels 2, 3 and 5
5.
Continuing professional development qualifications g Activity provision g Assisting and moving g Chair based exercise g Dementia g Diabetes g End of