The Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care qualification is aimed at learners interested in, or new to, working in adult social care in England. It is accessible to learners of all ages, who may want to understand more about working in Health & Social Care.The qualification assesses knowledge around the core areas relating to working in adult social care: communication, equality, diversity and inclusion, personal development, the role of the social care worker, handling information, health and safety, safeguarding, duty of care and person-centred approaches.This qualification does not confirm competence but relates to the knowledge elements in the mandatory units of the Health and Social Care Diploma at Level 2 and is the recognised as the knowledge component of the Intermediate level apprenticeship in health and social care (adult pathway).