FAQ Category: CC

Many of the assessment criteria for the Level 2 and 3 Diploma/NVQ maps directly to the Care Certificate, so this can be used to reduce the repetition of work. However, it will up to your employer if they wish you to complete the Care Certificate or not.

This is a subjective question and will vary between individuals and be influenced by the support they get from their employer. Across 15 standards there are around 200 assessment criteria in total, which many care workers are expected to complete in their own time – therefore many workers report that it is not easy. However, the knowledge and skills that you develop from completing the Care Certificate will be fundamental to your role.

The Care Certificate is an entry-level qualification and has no equivalency to further qualifications, such as Levels 2/3/4/5 diploma. However, many of the assessment criteria are very similar to the criteria for Level 2 and 3 and may be mapped to them.

Some elements of the Care Certificate can be completed online (knowledge criteria), however, practical assessments are also required in the form of observations, so these must be completed in person.

Anyone that an employer deems occupationally competent in an area of the Care Certificate can assess it – no training qualifications are required.