Focused knowledge
Build specialist understanding through a knowledge-only qualification.
Private programme · Level 2
Level 2 Award in Awareness of End of Life Care (RQF)
Develop the understanding needed to approach end-of-life care sensitively, respectfully and with a clear focus on quality.
Level 2
Qualification level
16 weeks
Typical duration
Knowledge
Focused learning
£130
Price per person
About the qualification
Learning built around your next step
Suitable for people preparing to enter employment and care workers who want to develop their understanding of this highly sensitive area of practice.
Flexible delivery
Learn remotely or in your workplace, with individual guidance from a personal tutor.
Personal support
Receive one-to-one support, feedback between sessions and a pace shaped around your learning needs.
What you will learn
Knowledge you can use in care
Different perspectives on death and dying
The aims, principles and policies of end-of-life care
Communication in end-of-life care
Accessing support services for individuals and others
Understanding how to work in end-of-life care
Before and during the course
A clear, supported route to achievement
Who can take part
- Suitable for people preparing to enter employment
- Suitable for people already working in a care role
- Individual suitability will be confirmed before enrolment
How learning is delivered
- Remote or workplace-based delivery
- One-to-one support from a personal tutor
- Feedback and guidance between sessions
- A personalised pace that may be shorter or longer than 16 weeks
Assessment
Build evidence as you learn
Your tutor will support you to demonstrate your understanding through methods suited to the qualification and your needs.
- Oral questioning
- Written evidence
- Professional discussions
- A final portfolio of evidence built throughout the course
Price and possible support
£130 per person
Eligible employers may be able to reclaim the course cost through the Skills for Care learning and development support fund, subject to current eligibility and available funding.
Cohort pricing options are also available for organisations training a group.
Fees and support arrangements can change. We will confirm the current position before enrolment.
Talk through your training needs
Register your interest for yourself or your team and we’ll confirm suitability, delivery and current funding options.