Course Name
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate
Overview
The NCFE CACHE Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate (Qualification Number 610/4131/2) is a vocational Level 2 qualification designed to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to work safely and effectively in adult social care environments across England. It’s based on the national Care Certificate standards and supports standardised training across the sector.
- Level: Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE grades 4–9)
- Awarding Body: NCFE CACHE (regulated by Ofqual)
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 290
- Total Qualification Time (TQT): 350
- Credit Value: 35 credits
- Minimum Age: 16+
- Assessment: Portfolio of evidence (internally assessed, externally quality assured)
- Typical Duration: ~6–8 months of study (varies by provider and pace)
Key Facts
Course Level
2
Course Duration:
Part Time: 9 Month
Course Delivery Method
Blended
Course Fees
£1850
Location:
36, Campus Road
Lesterhills Science Park
Bradford BD7 1HR
Get in touch
For enquiries about this course please call us at 08000996062 or email to contactus@bsbcuk.co
HIGHLIGHTS
- Aligned to Care Certificate standards — ensuring consistent workforce training across social care roles.
- Provides practical and theoretical learning in core adult care areas.
- Ideal for new entrants and existing staff building foundational care practice.
- Forms a strong foundation for career progression in health and social care roles (e.g., care worker, senior support).
Can be taken as a standalone qualification or in combination with other specialist awards (e.g., dementia, mental health) for broader CPD.
Course Details
Core Content — Mandatory Units
To achieve the certificate, learners must complete 15 mandatory units covering essential adult care knowledge and skills, including:
- Understand own role and responsibilities in adult social care
- Personal development in adult social care settings
- Duty of care in adult social care
- Equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights
- Working in a person‑centred way
- Communication in adult social care
- Privacy and dignity in adult social care settings
- Support individuals with nutrition and hydration needs
- Awareness of mental health conditions and dementia
- Safeguarding adults and children
- Health, safety and principles of basic life support
- Handling information
- Infection prevention and control
- Awareness of learning disability and autism
🧪 Assessment Method
- Assessment is portfolio‑based: learners compile evidence (written tasks, observations, reflections) showing they’ve achieved unit learning outcomes.
Assessment takes place during study and placements and is verified by tutors/assessors.
- Minimum age: 16+ (some providers may focus on 19+ learners).
- No formal academic prerequisites — centres may assess literacy/numeracy readiness before enrolment.
Work or placement: practical experience is required to demonstrate competence and complete some units.
Career & Progression
- Prepares learners for entry-level care roles such as care worker, care support worker, senior support worker or personal assistant.
- Supports progression into Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or Level 4 higher study in adult care/leadership.
- Makes you a qualified candidate for many social care job vacancies.
🧠 Skills Development
- Builds core care knowledge including safeguarding, dignity, person‑centred practice, nutrition support, and health/safety.
- Enhances effective communication and professional practice in real work settings.
- Encourages understanding of diversity, inclusion and mental health needs relevant to adult care.
🏆 Recognition & Value
- A recognised Ofqual‑regulated qualification widely accepted in UK care workplaces.
Evidence of capability that many employers see as a standard for safe, effective care delivery.
This qualification is suitable for:
- Learners aged 16 or above entering the adult social care sector.
- Individuals working or volunteering in care environments who need recognised certification.
- Career changers or apprentices seeking formal, regulated training in care.
- Those aiming to standardise their skills and knowledge according to national care expectations.
👉 You must complete a minimum of 40 hours of practical experience (workplace, placement or volunteering) to gather evidence of competence where required.