The Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for Wales and Northern Ireland (QCF) is the required qualification for registration and regulatory requirements in the social care sector in Wales and Northern Ireland. Learners must take nine mandatory units, and then have a choice of optional knowledge and competence units covering different areas of health and social care such as supporting person-centred approaches, advocacy, health care, supporting those with disabilities, learning disabilities or dementia.  Optional Units available on request.

Mandatory units

Unit 1 Introduction to Communication in Health, Social Care or Children's and Young People's Settings

Unit 2 Introduction to Personal Development in Health, Social Care or Children's and Young People's Settings

Unit 3 Introduction to Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care or Children's and Young People's Settings

Unit 4 Introduction to Duty of Care in Health, Social Care or Children's and Young People's Settings

Unit 5 Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care

Unit 6 The Role of the Health and Social Care Worker

Unit 7 Implement Person-Centred Approaches in Health and Social Care

Unit 8 Contribute to Health and Safety in Health and Social Care

Unit 9 Handle Information in Health and Social Care Settings