OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Northern Ireland)

1.3 Health and Social Care

Qualification Code

603/7209/6

Qualification Level

L2

Credits

46

Minimum Age

16

Review Date

28/02/2026

Total Qualification Time

460 Hours

Guided Learning Hours

347 Hours

Deliver this Qualification

Qualification Information

This is an OCN NI Apprenticeship Qualification.The aim of the OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Northern Ireland) is to provide learners within health and social care, training aligned to the Health and Social Care Apprenticeship Framework and is fully endorsed by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).To achieve the OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Northern Ireland) learners must successfully complete 46 credits with 30 credits from the four mandatory units, and the remaining 16 credits from any of the optional units.

Units

Administering Medication to Individuals and Monitoring Effects (A/618/4786)

L3

5 Credits

Causes and Spread of Infection (H/618/6547)

L2

2 Credits

Communication and Information Sharing (K/618/6517)

L2

4 Credits

Continuing Professional Development in the Context of Health and Social Care (M/618/6521)

L2

5 Credits

Contributing to the Support of Group Care Activities (D/618/6532)

L2

3 Credits

Dementia Awareness (F/618/6524)

L2

2 Credits

Health and Well-being (T/618/6519)

L2

8 Credits

Managing Challenging Behaviour and Promoting Positive Behaviour (D/618/4828)

L3

6 Credits

Move and Position Individuals in Accordance with their Care Plan (T/618/4737)

L2

4 Credits

Obtaining and Testing Specimens from Individuals (F/618/6538)

L2

3 Credits

Personal Protective Equipment for Working in Health and Social Care Settings (J/618/6542)

L2

2 Credits

Person-Centred Approaches to Supporting Older People (L/618/4761)

L3

3 Credits

Prepare Environments and Resources for use During Healthcare Activities (A/618/4741)

L2

3 Credits

Preparing for and Carrying Out Extended Feeding Techniques (H/618/4829)

L3

4 Credits

Principles and Values (K/618/6520)

L2

13 Credits

Principles of Infection Prevention and Control (R/618/6544)

L2

3 Credits

Promoting Personalisation within Social Care (Y/618/4763)

L3

3 Credits

Provide Support for Journeys (J/618/4743)

L2

2 Credits

Provide Support to Manage Pain and Discomfort (T/618/4740)

L2

2 Credits

Providing Active Support (K/618/6534)

L2

3 Credits

Providing Individuals with Food and Drink In Line with Food Safety Requirements (H/618/6533)

L2

4 Credits

Providing Sleep Support for an Individual (H/650/4474)

L2

2 Credits

Providing Support for Individuals to Undertake Leisure Activities (F/650/4473)

L2

3 Credits

Stroke Awareness (M/618/4736)

L2

3 Credits

Support Individuals to Manage Continence (F/618/4742)

L2

3 Credits

Support Individuals with Learning Disabilities to Access Healthcare (D/618/4747)

L3

3 Credits

Supporting an Individual’s Independence in the Undertaking of Daily Living Tasks (L/618/6526)

L2

5 Credits

Supporting an Individual’s Mobility (J/618/6525)

L2

2 Credits

Supporting Care Plan Activities (J/650/4475)

L2

2 Credits

Supporting Individuals in the Use of Assistive Technologies (F/618/4854)

L3

4 Credits

Supporting Individuals to Access and Use Information About Services and Facilities (Y/618/6531)

L2

3 Credits

Supporting Individuals to Address Their Personal Care Needs (M/618/6535)

L2

3 Credits

Supporting Individuals to Negotiate Environments (H/618/6550)

L2

3 Credits

Supporting Individuals who are Distressed (L/618/4744)

L3

3 Credits

Supporting Individuals with Eating and Drinking (T/618/6553)

L2

3 Credits

Supporting Individuals with Home Living (A/618/4822)

L3

4 Credits

Supporting Participation in Learning and Development Activities (D/618/6529)

L2

3 Credits

Supporting Use of Medication in Social Care Settings (M/618/4784)

L3

5 Credits

Understand Models of Disability (J/618/4757)

L3

3 Credits

Understand Physical Disability (F/618/4756)

L3

4 Credits

Understand the Context of Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities (R/618/4745)

L3

3 Credits

Understand the Impact of Acquired Brain Injury (A/618/4755)

L3

4 Credits

Understanding How to Support the Use of Medication in Health and Social Care Settings (A/650/0212)

L3

5 Credits

Understanding How to Work with Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (T/618/6536)

L2

3 Credits

Understanding Mental Health (K/618/4749)

L3

3 Credits

Understanding Sensory Loss (D/618/4764)

L3

3 Credits

Understanding Working in End of Life Care (F/618/6541)

L2

3 Credits

Undertake Agreed Pressure Area Care (A/618/4738)

L2

4 Credits

For Learners

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