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Training · Care Certificate

The Care Certificate, delivered properly

The Care Certificate is the recognised induction standard for adult social care in England. We cover all 15 standards through structured learning, workplace assessment, and competency sign-off.

Learners practising hands-on care skills with an instructor during a Care Certificate session.

The 15 standards we cover

Each standard combines knowledge, attitudes, and observable practice. Learners complete a workbook, a knowledge check, and workplace observation by an assessor before sign-off.

  1. Understand your role
  2. Your personal development
  3. Duty of care
  4. Equality and diversity
  5. Work in a person-centred way
  6. Communication
  7. Privacy and dignity
  8. Fluids and nutrition
  9. Awareness of mental health, dementia and learning disability
  10. Safeguarding adults
  11. Safeguarding children
  12. Basic life support
  13. Health and safety
  14. Handling information
  15. Infection prevention and control