FAQ Category: CC

This depends on your employer, however, very often the answer is ‘yes’. Although the Care Certificate was designed to be portable between employers, there is no centralised awarding body or quality control. Therefore, many employers do not trust other employers to have delivered the Care Certificate appropriately.

No, the Care Certificate should be used as part of the induction process.

No, you can’t fail the Care Certificate, although it may take some people longer than others to complete it. Any assessment criteria that are not achieved will highlight where your employer may need to provide additional training before reassessment.

No, you only have to do it once, however your employer will require you to undergo regular refresher training in areas of your work as part of your continuing professional development (CPD). If you change employers you may have to redo the Care Certificate.

Anyone can complete the knowledge criteria for the Care Certificate but you will also need to be able to demonstrate the practical aspects. Therefore, you will need to be working in a health or care role.