Health and Social Care Qualification (RQF)
Free Qualifications through DWP and Jobcentre Plus.
In partnership with DWP you can access any of our qualifications free (at no cost to you) through DWP and your local Jobcentre Plus if you are in the London and Essex area.
Course payment options available:
RQF Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
If you are looking at developing your knowledge about Autism while achieving a recognised qualification alongside it? Then this is the qualification you need to complete. Upon completing the course you will be gaining the fundamental knowledge needed to help you work as a Carer.
RQF Level 2 Certificate in Principles of working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
This qualification will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of issues surrounding different types of learning disabilities and how these affect individuals in their daily lives, including safeguarding, positive risk taking and an awareness of the autistic spectrum. .
RQF Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safe Handling of Medicines
The knowledge of the procedures for obtaining, storing, administering and disposing of medicines and learn about the relevant legislation and audit process related to the medications and issues of responsibility and accountability.
Modern medicines are powerful substances which have beneficial effects for millions of people worldwide.
RQF Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and
Social Care.
The aim of this qualification is to give learners knowledge and understanding of the key principles of dignity, duty of care and safeguarding as applied to adult health and social care.
RQF Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges.
The aim of this qualification includes Identifying behavioural changes and triggers that may escalate behaviour. Consider strategies and support plans that can promote positive behaviour. Gain an understanding of legislation that protects the rights of the individual.
RQF Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care.
This qualification aims to help Learners develop their knowledge and understanding of caring for those with dementia. Learners will cover areas such as person centered approaches, issues relating to the use of medication for those with dementia and the
importance of providing suitable activities..
RQF Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes.
This qualification aims to enable learners to understand different types of diabetes, how type 2 diabetes can be prevented, the diagnosis of diabetes, and initial, ongoing care and treatment of diabetes.
RQF Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in
Health Care Settings.
This qualification aims to build the knowledge and understanding of Learners on how to prevent and control infection. This qualification covers the principles of the causes and spread of infection, cleaning and decontamination, personal hygiene and preventative measures.
RQF Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health.
This qualification aims to provide training in the principles of healthy eating and weight management, nutrition in the context of eating disorders and how to prepare food safely in a home environment.
RQF Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Mental Health Services.
The Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Mental Health
Services aims to raise awareness of mental health problems and
the processes and approaches involved in the care and support of those who experience mental ill-health.
RQF Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity.
The aim of the qualification is to give learners an introduction to the issues around stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination, to identify the basic rights that all people should enjoy, and the shared values people have, and to examine the responsibility each person and every organisation has in ensuring that barriers to participation in society are removed.
RQF Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Conditions.
This qualification aims to raise your awareness of mental health and a range of mental health conditions. You will gain an understanding of prevalent mental health conditions and how you can support, work or interact with individuals with mental health conditions.
RQF Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care.
level 2 is a good place to start. Upon completing the course you will be gaining the fundamental
knowledge needed to help you work as a Carer / Support worker. It is also an RQF 46 credits course completed within 4 to 12 months. You can proceed to level 3 after
completing this level.
RQF Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support.
RQF Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care
The objective of the RQF Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care is to equip learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career in the health and social care sector at a support worker, senior support worker or care assistant level.
Successful completion of this qualification will support you to either progress to university, or provide you with the requisite skills and knowledge to enter the world of work within the Health and Social Care sector
(University foundation route)
RQF Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care.
If you are currently working in care and have achieved level 2 Health and Social care, then this is the next level to complete. If you do not have level 2 but you work as a senior carer and looking at progressing your career in care, then this is the right course for you. This is an RQF 58 credit course completed within 6 to 12 months.
Opportunity to progress to level 4.
RQF Level 3 Diploma for the Foot Health Care Practitioner
This qualification promotes awareness of
preventing and treating foot disorders and provides information
on setting up in practice. The knowledge, understanding and
skills equip learners to be occupationally competent and gain
experience in dealing with common foot and skin problems.
RQF Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England)
This qualification is suitable for those who work within the residential childcare sector. It provides learners with an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and competence to
work with children in residential settings.
RQF Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care.
This is a course for someone in a senior role working within the Health and Social Care sector. It is an RQF 70 credits course which will help you gain the knowledge on how to be an effective Senior within a health and social care setting.
OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (RQF).
This qualification is intended to equip learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career or further study in the health and social care sector at a managerial level.
Successful completion of this qualification will equip learners with industry-specific and
practical skills, enabling them to successfully apply their knowledge in the workplace, enhance their career prospects and allow progression to further study.
(University Undergraduate route).
RQF Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care
This is a course for someone in a senior role working within the Health and Social Care sector. It is an RQF 28 credits course which will equip learners with the knowledge and understanding of the principles of leadership and management for an adult care setting.
RQF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People (Management).
This is a course for Managers or someone who has managerial responsibility within Health and Social Care sector. It is an RQF 90 credits course which will help you gain the knowledge on how to be an effective manager within the Children and Young People sector.
RQF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care
This is a course for Managers or someone who has managerial responsibility within Health and Social Care sector. It is an RQF 80 credits course which will help you gain the knowledge on how to be an effective manager within the Adult Care sector.
OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
The Level 5 units will give you the opportunity to progress in specific subject occupational areas. Learners will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in the areas of effective partnership working, managing the care of vulnerable individuals, team management, professional supervision practices and how to complete a research project. (University Undergraduate route).
OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (RQF).
This qualification is an RQF Level 5 Undergraduate degree that equip learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career or further study in the health and social care sector at a managerial level. The programme enables learners to demonstrate their skills by producing evidence from their work or training activities. (University Undergraduate route).
RQF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People (Advance Practice)
This is a course for Managers or someone who has managerial responsibility within Health and Social Care sector. It is an RQF 90 credits course which will help you gain the knowledge on how to be an effective manager within the Children and Young People sector.
RQF Level 5 Diploma for Assistant Practitioners in Healthcare
This qualification develops knowledge and skills needed when
working in a senior role with adults in health care environments, such
as hospitals, GP Surgeries, community based and residential care.
It is an RQF 93 credits course which will help you gain the knowledge on how to be an effective manager within the Adult Care sector.
OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
Achieving this Undergraduate qualification will equip you with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career in the health and social care sector at a strategic and managerial level. (University Undergraduate route)
OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (RQF).
Achieving this Postgraduate programme (qualification) will develop your understanding of policy, management theory and practice
in health and social care. It will also enable you to progress into or within employment and/or continue your study towards a relevant Master’s programme with any University of your choice. (University Postgraduate route leading to MBA)
RQF Health and Social care CPDs.
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