The QUALIFI Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate is designed for individuals who want to start or progress in adult social care roles. If you are new to care or working in a non-regulated role and want recognised training, this qualification provides a clear and practical pathway.
This course replaces the previous Care Certificate standards and reflects the latest requirements of the adult social care sector. Developed in collaboration with Skills for Care and the Department of Health and Social Care, it equips learners with the skills employers expect today. You will develop knowledge in safeguarding, equality, health and safety, communication, and person-centred care.
The qualification also supports employers by ensuring staff meet national care standards. It plays a vital role in improving care quality, reducing risk, and maintaining compliance across care settings. Recognised across the UK, this qualification supports both career entry and progression within adult social care.
Funding and Importance for Employers
The Qualifi Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate is fully funded under the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme, making it a cost-effective way for employers to upskill their workforce. Employers can claim up to £1,500 per learner for staff trained between April 2025 and March 2026, helping them meet national care standards, improve care quality, and reduce compliance risks. Enrol today and start building a skilled, compliant care team.
To achieve the Qualifi Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate, learners must complete 36 credits across 15 mandatory units. All units are compulsory and provide full coverage of essential care competencies, equating to 360 hours of Total Qualification Time (TQT).
Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN): 610/4201/8
Mandatory Units
| Unit Ref | Title | Level | GLH | Credit values |
| D/651/1555 | Understanding own Role | 2 | 20 | 2 |
| F/651/1556 | Personal Development | 2 | 30 | 3 |
| H/651/1557 | Duty of Care | 2 | 20 | 2 |
| J/651/1558 | Equality, Diversity, inclusion and Human Rights | 2 | 20 | 2 |
| K/651/1559 | Work in a person-centred way | 2 | 30 | 3 |
| R/651/1560 | Communication | 2 | 30 | 3 |
| T/651/1561 | Privacy and Dignity | 2 | 30 | 3 |
| Y/651/1562 | Nutrition and Hydration | 2 | 20 | 2 |
| A/651/1563 | Awareness of mental health and dementia | 2 | 30 | 3 |
| D/651/1564 | Adult Safeguarding | 2 | 30 | 3 |
| F/651/1565 | Safeguarding Children | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| H/651/1566 | Health, safety, and principles of basic life support | 2 | 30 | 3 |
| J/651/1567 | Handling Information | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| K/651/1568 | Infection, Prevention and Control (IPC) | 2 | 20 | 2 |
| L/651/1569 | An awareness of learning disability and autism | 2 | 30 | 3 |
To enrol in the QUALIFI Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate, learners must meet the following requirements:
These criteria ensure that learners are well-prepared to succeed in the course and in their future roles within the adult social care sector.
Note: Learner must ensure that he/she fulfils the requirement before purchasing the qualification.
*A learner not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information, visit Language Expectations.
The Qualifi Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate is ideal for anyone starting or developing a career in adult social care. It helps learners gain recognised skills, confidence, and meet care standards. The course suits entry-level care workers, support workers, care assistants, non-regulated staff seeking formal recognition, and those aiming to progress into regulated roles.
Progression
Completing the Qualifi Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate will enable learners to progress to:
This qualification is accredited on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and holds a unique Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN): 610/4201/8. QUALIFI is an awarding body approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), reference RN5160. Ofqual makes sure qualifications meet high standards, while QUALIFI ensures the course is reliable, quality-checked, and meaningful for your career.
Inspire Medical offers these RQF qualifications through QUALIFI, giving you respected, recognised credentials that help you grow and succeed in health and social care. QUALIFI maintains strong progression arrangements with several UK universities, allowing learners who complete Level 3 to Level 7 qualifications to gain advanced entry into relevant degree top-up and Master’s top-up programmes, supporting both academic and professional progression.
All units of the Qualifi Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate are internally assessed by Inspire Inspire Medical and externally verified by Qualifi. This occupational, competence-based qualification assesses both practical skills and knowledge. Skills-based learning outcomes are evaluated in a real work environment, while knowledge-based outcomes are assessed through written assignments completed away from work. Learners are required to prepare a Portfolio of Evidence, which is reviewed and quality assured internally.
Assessment methods include written assignments and coursework, witness testimonies from managers or colleagues, direct workplace observations, professional discussions, and work product evidence. Practical assessments may involve an assessor visiting your workplace, with additional charges for special arrangements if required. To pass each unit, learners must provide sufficient evidence that they have met all learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
Upon successfully passing the qualification, the learner will get an Ofqual Regulated Certificate (Hardcopy) from Qualifi, an Ofqual Regulated Awarding Organisation.
The course fee includes the certificate, transcript, and standard postage only for the Qualifi Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate. If you wish to receive your Certificate and Transcript by special courier, i.e., DHL, there will be an extra cost of £40.
The QUALIFI Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate is designed for individuals who want to start or progress in adult social care roles. If you are new to care or working in a non-regulated role and want recognised training, this qualification provides a clear and practical pathway.
This course replaces the previous Care Certificate standards and reflects the latest requirements of the adult social care sector. Developed in collaboration with Skills for Care and the Department of Health and Social Care, it equips learners with the skills employers expect today. You will develop knowledge in safeguarding, equality, health and safety, communication, and person-centred care.
The qualification also supports employers by ensuring staff meet national care standards. It plays a vital role in improving care quality, reducing risk, and maintaining compliance across care settings. Recognised across the UK, this qualification supports both career entry and progression within adult social care.
Funding and Importance for Employers
The Qualifi Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate is fully funded under the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme, making it a cost-effective way for employers to upskill their workforce. Employers can claim up to £1,500 per learner for staff trained between April 2025 and March 2026, helping them meet national care standards, improve care quality, and reduce compliance risks. Enrol today and start building a skilled, compliant care team.
To achieve the Qualifi Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate, learners must complete 36 credits across 15 mandatory units. All units are compulsory and provide full coverage of essential care competencies, equating to 360 hours of Total Qualification Time (TQT).
Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN): 610/4201/8
Mandatory Units
| Unit Ref | Title | Level | GLH | Credit values |
| D/651/1555 | Understanding own Role | 2 | 20 | 2 |
| F/651/1556 | Personal Development | 2 | 30 | 3 |
| H/651/1557 | Duty of Care | 2 | 20 | 2 |
| J/651/1558 | Equality, Diversity, inclusion and Human Rights | 2 | 20 | 2 |
| K/651/1559 | Work in a person-centred way | 2 | 30 | 3 |
| R/651/1560 | Communication | 2 | 30 | 3 |
| T/651/1561 | Privacy and Dignity | 2 | 30 | 3 |
| Y/651/1562 | Nutrition and Hydration | 2 | 20 | 2 |
| A/651/1563 | Awareness of mental health and dementia | 2 | 30 | 3 |
| D/651/1564 | Adult Safeguarding | 2 | 30 | 3 |
| F/651/1565 | Safeguarding Children | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| H/651/1566 | Health, safety, and principles of basic life support | 2 | 30 | 3 |
| J/651/1567 | Handling Information | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| K/651/1568 | Infection, Prevention and Control (IPC) | 2 | 20 | 2 |
| L/651/1569 | An awareness of learning disability and autism | 2 | 30 | 3 |
The Qualifi Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate is ideal for anyone starting or developing a career in adult social care. It helps learners gain recognised skills, confidence, and meet care standards. The course suits entry-level care workers, support workers, care assistants, non-regulated staff seeking formal recognition, and those aiming to progress into regulated roles.
Progression
Completing the Qualifi Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate will enable learners to progress to:
This qualification is accredited on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and holds a unique Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN): 610/4201/8. QUALIFI is an awarding body approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), reference RN5160. Ofqual makes sure qualifications meet high standards, while QUALIFI ensures the course is reliable, quality-checked, and meaningful for your career.
Inspire Medical offers these RQF qualifications through QUALIFI, giving you respected, recognised credentials that help you grow and succeed in health and social care. QUALIFI maintains strong progression arrangements with several UK universities, allowing learners who complete Level 3 to Level 7 qualifications to gain advanced entry into relevant degree top-up and Master’s top-up programmes, supporting both academic and professional progression.
All units of the Qualifi Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate are internally assessed by Inspire Inspire Medical and externally verified by Qualifi. This occupational, competence-based qualification assesses both practical skills and knowledge. Skills-based learning outcomes are evaluated in a real work environment, while knowledge-based outcomes are assessed through written assignments completed away from work. Learners are required to prepare a Portfolio of Evidence, which is reviewed and quality assured internally.
Assessment methods include written assignments and coursework, witness testimonies from managers or colleagues, direct workplace observations, professional discussions, and work product evidence. Practical assessments may involve an assessor visiting your workplace, with additional charges for special arrangements if required. To pass each unit, learners must provide sufficient evidence that they have met all learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
Upon successfully passing the qualification, the learner will get an Ofqual Regulated Certificate (Hardcopy) from Qualifi, an Ofqual Regulated Awarding Organisation.
The course fee includes the certificate, transcript, and standard postage only for the Qualifi Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate. If you wish to receive your Certificate and Transcript by special courier, i.e., DHL, there will be an extra cost of £40.
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