OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Northern Ireland)
1.3 Health and Social Care
OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Northern Ireland)
Qualification Code
603/7209/6
Review date
28/02/2026
Min age
16
Level
L2
Credits
46
Qualification Information
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.
Individual Units
| Individual Units | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Administering Medication to Individuals and Monitoring Effects | L3 | 5 Credits | View |
| Causes and Spread of Infection | L2 | 2 Credits | View |
| Communication and Information Sharing | L2 | 4 Credits | View |
| Continuing Professional Development in the Context of Health and Social Care | L2 | 5 Credits | View |
| Contributing to the Support of Group Care Activities | L2 | 3 Credits | View |
| Dementia Awareness | L2 | 2 Credits | View |
| Health and Well-being | L2 | 8 Credits | View |
| Managing Challenging Behaviour and Promoting Positive Behaviour | L3 | 6 Credits | View |
| Move and Position Individuals in Accordance with their Care Plan | L2 | 4 Credits | View |
| Obtaining and Testing Specimens from Individuals | L2 | 3 Credits | View |
| Personal Protective Equipment for Working in Health and Social Care Settings | L2 | 2 Credits | View |
| Person-Centred Approaches to Supporting Older People | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Prepare Environments and Resources for use During Healthcare Activities | L2 | 3 Credits | View |
| Preparing for and Carrying Out Extended Feeding Techniques | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Principles and Values | L2 | 13 Credits | View |
| Principles of Infection Prevention and Control | L2 | 3 Credits | View |
| Promoting Personalisation within Social Care | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Provide Support for Journeys | L2 | 2 Credits | View |
| Provide Support to Manage Pain and Discomfort | L2 | 2 Credits | View |
| Providing Active Support | L2 | 3 Credits | View |
| Providing Individuals with Food and Drink In Line with Food Safety Requirements | L2 | 4 Credits | View |
| Providing Sleep Support for an Individual | L2 | 2 Credits | View |
| Providing Support for Individuals to Undertake Leisure Activities | L2 | 3 Credits | View |
| Stroke Awareness | L2 | 3 Credits | View |
| Support Individuals to Manage Continence | L2 | 3 Credits | View |
| Support Individuals with Learning Disabilities to Access Healthcare | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Supporting an Individual’s Independence in the Undertaking of Daily Living Tasks | L2 | 5 Credits | View |
| Supporting an Individual’s Mobility | L2 | 2 Credits | View |
| Supporting Care Plan Activities | L2 | 2 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals in the Use of Assistive Technologies | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals to Access and Use Information About Services and Facilities | L2 | 3 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals to Address Their Personal Care Needs | L2 | 3 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals to Negotiate Environments | L2 | 3 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals who are Distressed | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals with Eating and Drinking | L2 | 3 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals with Home Living | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Supporting Participation in Learning and Development Activities | L2 | 3 Credits | View |
| Supporting Use of Medication in Social Care Settings | L3 | 5 Credits | View |
| Understand Models of Disability | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Understand Physical Disability | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Understand the Context of Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Understand the Impact of Acquired Brain Injury | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Understanding How to Support the Use of Medication in Health and Social Care Settings | L3 | 5 Credits | View |
| Understanding How to Work with Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Conditions | L2 | 3 Credits | View |
| Understanding Mental Health | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Understanding Sensory Loss | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Understanding Working in End of Life Care | L2 | 3 Credits | View |
| Undertake Agreed Pressure Area Care | L2 | 4 Credits | View |