To enrol in the NOCN Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate, learners must meet the following requirements.

• Learners must be employed or working as a volunteer in a health and social care organisation for workplace assessments.
• Have work experience in the health and social care sector and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals.
• Possess a Level 2 qualification in another discipline and wish to transition into or advance their health and social care career.
• Be aged 16 or above.
• Have a good understanding of ICT.
• Non-native English speakers must demonstrate a minimum level of English language competency.*
• Show sufficient capability to meet the learning and assessment criteria at the appropriate level.

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.

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*A learner not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information, visit Language Expectations.

The NOCN Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate is designed for individuals aiming to build their career in health and social care. It is ideal for those working or volunteering in care settings who want to gain practical expertise, understand best practices, and enhance the quality of care they provide. This course supports learners in developing the skills needed to meet workplace standards and deliver safe, person-centred care.

Progression Routes

On completing this qualification, learners will have the knowledge and skills to:

• Work confidently as a care worker in adult care
• Continue learning with Level 3 courses and higher

The NOCN Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate carries the Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN):610/4165/8, shown on the final certificate. Learners can verify this qualification on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications for verification and further details.

This qualification is accredited by NOCN Qualifications, an Ofqual-approved and regulated awarding body (RN5194). Ofqual ensures high standards and public confidence in vocational qualifications, while NOCN implements robust quality assurance processes to maintain the integrity and reliability of its certifications.

At Inspire London College, all NOCN qualifications are internally set and internally assessed in line with NOCN standards. Assessment activities are carefully designed to ensure learners can clearly demonstrate achievement against all unit requirements.

Our Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) team pre-verifies all assessment tasks before use. This ensures assessments are appropriate, inclusive, and fair for learners with different needs, while fully meeting NOCN assessment principles. We also ensure that all knowledge-based learning is delivered at the correct qualification level. Inspire London College follows the NOCN Quality Assurance Manual to maintain high assessment standards, support learner achievement, and ensure consistent, reliable assessment decisions across all programmes.