Level 2 Certificate in Healthcare Support Services
Health and Social Science
Level 2 Certificate in Healthcare Support Services
Price £800
Qualification number 600/6216/2
What does the qualification cover?
This qualification confirms competence in a range of healthcare support service skills.
Topics covered include:
• infection prevention and control
• cleaning, decontamination and waste management
• record maintenance
• food safety and preparation
• providing care and support for patients.
Who is it suitable for?
All those who wish to work or are working in a healthcare setting.
What are the entry requirements?
You should be at least 16 years old.
How many credits are required to complete it?
The Certificate requires 26 credits.
How is it assessed?
It will be assessed by your Tutor or Assessor using a portfolio of evidence, practical demonstrations and assignments.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
Yes, you will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement as you need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
How long does it take to complete?
You can usually complete it in 12 months.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
The Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services, specialist health qualifications or to related health apprenticeships.
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on the Funding page.
Which type of job roles can you apply for on completion?
This qualification could help you to progress in a wide range of supervised healthcare support roles including:
• Administrator
• Healthcare assistant
• Records manager
• Cleaner
• Caretaker
• Hospital Porter.
Mandatory units
Unit SHC 21 Introduction to communication in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
Unit SHC 22 Introduction to personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
Unit SHC 23 Introduction to equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
Unit HSC 025 The role of the health and social care worker
Unit HSC 027 Contribute to health and safety in health and social care
Optional units
Unit IC01 The principles of infection prevention and control
Unit IC02 Causes and spread of infection
Unit HSC 024 Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
Unit MQS2 Maintaining quality standards in the health sector
Unit SI2 Service improvement in the health sector
Unit IC03 Cleaning, decontamination and waste management
Common Unit 1 Protecting from the risk of violence at work
Pharm unit 203 Contribute to the effectiveness of teams
Unit 2010_BA_2_01 Manage own performance in a business environment
Unit ICS A4 2010 Give customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation
Unit HSS/GEN025 A/602/3001 Administer appointments in a healthcare environment
Unit 2GEN9/10 Maintain and deal with payments
Unit 2GEN4/10 Maintain food safety when storing, holding and serving food
Unit QC 111 Clean surfaces using correct methods
Unit 2010_BA_2_12 T/601/2482 Produce documents in a business environment
Unit 2010_BA_2_21 H/601/2493 Use office equipment
Unit 2010_BA_2_19 Store and retrieve information
Unit 2010_BA_2_ 56 Meet and welcome visitors
Unit 2010_BA_2_20 Y/601/2491 Archive information
Unit FLT21 Assist with the maintenance of grass surfaces
TBC Transport physical resources within the work area
Unit 2BS8/10 Prepare and serve hot drinks using specialist equipment
Unit 1FS4/10 Provide a counter and take-away service
Unit 1GEN5/10 Clean and store crockery and cutlery
Unit HSS/GEN010 Transporting passengers, materials and equipment within the health sector
Unit HSS/GEN011 Assess and respond to accidents, breakdowns and incidents during the transportation of people, materials and/or equipment
Unit HSS/GEN057 Collect blood/blood products from storage for transfusion
Unit HSS/GEN076 Store and transport medical gas cylinders
Unit HSS/GEN080 Moving and transporting individuals within a healthcare environment
Unit QC2 11 Clean food areas
Unit QC2 15 Clean glazed surfaces and facades
Unit 216 Periodic cleaning of soft floors and furnishings
Unit LDC 16c Repair, alter and maintain fabrics and materials
Unit LDC 3c Classify items and make up loads for cleaning
Unit LDC 4c Carry out the washing process
Unit LDC 8c Press and finish garments following laundry
Unit HSS/RM006 Administer the current records system
Unit HSS/SS034 Provide authorised access to records
Unit HSS/GEN081 Collect linen and make beds in a healthcare environment
Unit HSS/GEN082 Checking, connecting and disconnecting medical gas cylinders in a healthcare setting
Unit HSS/GEN083 Deliver a trolley service in a healthcare environment Skills
Unit HSS/GEN087 Provide a table/tray service in a healthcare environment
Unit HSS/GEN009 Prepare vehicles for the transport of people, materials and/or equipment within the health sector
Unit HSS/IPC004 Clean and store care equipment to minimise the risks of spreading infection
Unit HSS/IPC008 Minimise the risk of infection when transporting and storing healthcare waste
Unit HSS/IPC009 Minimise the risk of infection during the removal of used linen
Unit HSS/IPC010 Minimise the risks of spreading infection when transporting linen
Unit HSS/IPC012 Minimise the risks of spreading infection when storing and using clean linen
Unit QC2 05 Clean and maintain internal surfaces and areas
Unit CU16 Assist with maintaining structures and surfaces
Learners must be at least 16 years old.
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