
Level 2 Certificate in
Care Planning
This qualification is designed for learners who are looking to enter employment in, or progress within, a number of sectors where an understanding of care planning is important. This qualification aims to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of:
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the principles and processes of person-centred thinking, planning and review
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how to work with individuals to carry out activities specified in their care or support plan, including person-centred assessment, planning, implementation and review
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the promotion of health and well-being through nutrition and hydration
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supporting individuals to maintain personal hygiene
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supporting individuals to manage continence and the use of continence equipment
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supporting individuals with sleep.
The objectives of this qualification are to help learners to prepare to enter or progress within employment in a variety of sectors and job roles where an understanding of care planning is required.
To be awarded the Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Care Planning, learners are required to successfully complete 6 mandatory units:
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Understanding person-centred thinking and planning
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Care planning for the care worker
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Understanding nutrition and hydration in health and social care settings
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Principles of supporting an individual to maintain personal hygiene
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Understanding continence care
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Principles of supporting sleep.
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 1 qualification in healthcare or social care.
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
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Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England
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Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services