Qualification pathway: Level 2 → Level 3
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Start with Level 2 care practice
Enrol on the Level 2 Diploma in Care to build foundational person-centred care, safeguarding, and communication skills for supervised roles.
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Gain supervised workplace experience
Complete practical competence in an adult care setting. Most Level 2 programmes require employment or structured placement hours with employer support.
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Progress to Level 3 adult care
Move to the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care when you are ready for senior care worker responsibilities, advanced practice, and wider care planning duties.
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Apply for senior care roles
Use your regulated qualifications to demonstrate competence to CQC-regulated employers and access roles with higher autonomy and pay progression.