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

• Learner must be employed or working as a volunteer in a health and social care organisation for real-work 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 19 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 qualification.

For further information, please click here and find out the clear guidelines.

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

The Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate is perfect for anyone pursuing a career in adult and social care, including care workers, support staff, care assistants, home care coordinators, rehabilitation workers, and community care workers. It equips learners with the essential skills and knowledge needed to deliver safe, person-centred care across a variety of care settings.

Progression
On successful completion of this qualification, learners may wish to continue their development by undertaking an apprenticeship and/or one of the following qualifications:

• Level 2 Diploma in Care
• Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

The iCQ Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate is fully accredited by iCQ Awards, an awarding body regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). Ofqual regulation ensures that the qualification meets national standards and provides high-quality, recognised learning outcomes. You can verify this qualification on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications.

iCQ Awards is an Ofqual-approved awarding body (Reference Number RN5325), and this qualification is officially recognised in England under Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN): 610/4832/X. Inspire London College offers this qualification through iCQ Awards, giving learners a trusted and nationally recognised certification in adult social care.

The iCQ Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate is an occupational, competence-based qualification assessed according to the requirements of each unit. Skills-based outcomes are demonstrated in a practical workplace environment and observed by the assessor, while knowledge-based outcomes may be assessed off-site. Learners prepare a Portfolio of Evidence to showcase their practical skills and knowledge.

All assessments are internally quality assured by Inspire London College and externally verified by iCQ Awards to ensure consistency and standardisation. The process follows the Skills for Care & Development Assessment Principles and JABQG guidance, including the use of simulations and expert witnesses where appropriate. To pass, learners must meet all learning outcomes and assessment criteria, confirming their ability to support adults across a variety of care settings.

Upon successfully passing the qualification, the learner will receive an Ofqual-regulated certificate (soft copy/scanned version) issued by iCQ Awards, which is included in the course price.

If you require a hard copy certificate, an additional fee of £25 will apply. This covers standard postal charges.

For faster delivery, you may choose to have your certificate and transcript sent via special courier (e.g., DHL). This service incurs an additional cost of £40, which applies primarily to international deliveries.

Note: It is not mandatory to select the courier service for delivery. We provide this special courier option for your convenience because standard posts take longer (3-4 weeks).