Certificate Validation: This course primarily focuses on the theoretical aspects of the Care Certificate. To successfully complete this certification, learners are required to demonstrate their practical skills in a workplace setting and receive validation from a qualified individual. This involves completing our online course and subsequently presenting your certificate and mapping document to your manager, who will coordinate the competency validation process in your workplace.

The certificate holds a lifelong validity, although we strongly recommend annual refresher training to ensure the ongoing maintenance of your competency. Your commitment to staying up-to-date is greatly appreciated.

Our Care Certificate course is designed to equip new employees with the essential knowledge and skills needed to excel in the care sector. Covering all 16 standards and recommendations set out by Health Education England, Skills for Care, and Skills for Health, this programme provides a strong foundation for your career.

Throughout the course, you will work through the knowledge-based units and receive comprehensive, evidence-based learning statements to track your progress. Combined with the final exam, this ensures a thorough understanding of all topics covered.

We provide a training portfolio to document your learning journey during the Care Certificate programme, supporting your ongoing professional development. In addition, delegates receive a tracking document enabling care managers to verify the completion of competency-based units, ensuring all practical requirements are met before the Care Certificate is awarded.

The Care Certificate is a mandatory qualification for anyone entering the care profession. Ideally, it should be completed before starting work and must be achieved within twelve weeks of employment. It is equally suitable for existing staff wishing to refresh or enhance their skills.

Our online course includes an optional local practical module for hands-on skills practice. We can also combine classroom-based and online qualifications to expand knowledge and create bespoke training packages. Where required, we can arrange nationally recognised practical sessions to complement your learning.

We are committed to supporting your training needs in the care sector and offer a range of regulated qualifications that can be integrated seamlessly into your Care Certificate training package.

Care Certificate Recommendations

Health Education England, Skills for Care, and Skills for Health collaboratively put forth several recommendations, which were subsequently approved by the Department of Health Governance Assurance Board:

1. Standards Retained with Amendments: The 16 standards are to be retained, albeit with some modifications.

2. Completing All 16 Standards: To earn the Care Certificate, individuals will need to successfully complete all 16 standards.

3. Priority for New Staff: Employers are encouraged to prioritise the Care Certificate for new staff members who are new to the care sector.

4. 12-Week Timeframe: The recommended timeframe for full-time individuals to complete the Care Certificate remains at 12 weeks.

5. Employer Responsibility for Quality Assurance: Employers will bear the responsibility for ensuring the minimum level of quality assurance for the Care Certificate and the certification process itself.

6. Supportive Materials: To facilitate implementation, a variety of materials will be made readily available for employers to freely download and use. These resources are designed to aid in the successful adoption of the Care Certificate.

7. Individual Standards as Single Courses: Additionally, we offer each of the 16 standards as individual courses to provide flexibility in learning.

8. Replacing Previous Standards: The Care Certificate serves as a replacement for both the Common Induction Standards and the National Minimum Training Standards.

For further information regarding the Care Certificate, please feel free to reach out to Skills for Care.

We encourage companies, organisations, or agencies to get in touch with us to explore group discounts and learn more about onsite training options. Additionally, our system can be utilised to effectively track and monitor the training progress of your staff. Your staff's development is our priority, and we are here to support you in achieving your training goals.