BTEC DIPLOMA IN CARE (ENGLAND)
This qualification should be undertaken at the beginning of a health or adult social care career, following completion of the Care Certificate.
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
This qualification will support learners to develop skills and knowledge needed to provide frontline care for vulnerable adults within their own homes, day care centres, residential and nursing homes, and other healthcare settings.
This knowledge and skills-based qualification ensures that the learner can demonstrate understanding and effective practice across both health and adult care.
Entry Requirements
You will need to be working in an appropriate role in the health and social care sector.
What will you learn?
This Diploma is formed of mandatory and optional units. The mandatory units listed below cover core competencies while optional units allow learners to choose from a variety of areas to tailor the qualification to their needs and interests and to reflect the context of their work:
■ communication
■ personal development
■ values and behaviours
■ health and wellbeing
■ responsibilities
■ safeguarding
How will you learn?
You will be supported on a one-to-one basis by your allocated assessor.
What will you need to bring with you?
You will ideally have access to an electronic device in order to produce your e-portfolio.
How will you be assessed?
You will produce a portfolio of evidence and will be observed in your workplace by your assessor.
Where next?
You can progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Lead Adult Care.
Who do you contact for more information?
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Find out what funding could be available to you:
Thinking about returning to education or developing new skills? Use our funding calculator below to get an estimate of the financial support you may be eligible for based on where you live.
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Simply enter your postcode into the calculator to see an estimate of the funding that may be available in your area. This is based on regional funding allocations and typical eligibility criteria for adult learners.
Important:
The results shown are a guide only and are not a guarantee of funding.
Funding availability can vary depending on:
- Your personal circumstances (such as age, employment status, and prior qualifications)
- The course you choose
- Government and local funding rules at the time of enrolment
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Course Information Last Updated On: December 4, 2025 1:02 pm
