The LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions qualification is designed to prepare learners for entry to a professional career within the health and social care sectors by providing them with the knowledge and skills to progress onto an appropriate programme of training and learning leading to a professional career. Achievement of the qualification will also support learners to enter employment within the sectors. The opportunity to progress onto an Access to Higher Education Diploma is also a potential outcome of achieving this qualification.
Key Benefits
A first step in preparation for a professional career in the health and social care sectors
Flexibility allows learners either to choose one specific health or social care profession to study in more detail or to opt for a generic pathway
3 mandatory units: Preparing for a Career in Health and Social Care Professions; Understanding (a named) Profession or Understanding the Health and Social Care Professions; Communication in Health and Social Care
At least 8 credits from the vocationally specific unit group must be completed
Learners have the opportunity to take up to 9 credits from Employability and/or Learning Skills
Supports progression to Access to Higher Education Diploma courses such as: Nursing and Healthcare Professions; Biomedical Sciences; Medicine; Social Care Professions; Social Work
Registrations can be made any time during the year.
Qualification Title
Ofqual Code
Credit Value
Guided Learning Hours
Total Qualification Time
LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Medical Profession)
To achieve the LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Medical Profession), learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits. 9 credits must be taken from the 3 mandatory units in Group A1. A minimum of 8 credits must be taken from units in the Vocational Skills Group B. Learners may take up to a maximum of 9 credits from the units in Employability and Learning Skills Group C, however it is not compulsory to select any units from Group C.
LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Midwifery)
To achieve the LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Midwifery), learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits. 9 credits must be taken from the 3 mandatory units in Group A3. A minimum of 8 credits must be taken from units in the Vocational Skills Group B. Learners may take up to a maximum of 9 credits from the units in Employability and Learning Skills Group C, however it is not compulsory to select any units from Group C.
LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Mental Health Nursing)
To achieve the LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Mental Health Nursing), learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits. 9 credits must be taken from the 3 mandatory units in Group A2. A minimum of 8 credits must be taken from units in the Vocational Skills Group B. Learners may take up to a maximum of 9 credits from the units in Employability and Learning Skills Group C, however it is not compulsory to select any units from Group C.
LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Nursing)
To achieve the LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Nursing), learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits. 9 credits must be taken from the 3 mandatory units in Group A4. A minimum of 8 credits must be taken from units in the Vocational Skills Group B. Learners may take up to a maximum of 9 credits from the units in Employability and Learning Skills Group C, however it is not compulsory to select any units from Group C.
LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Occupational Therapy)
To achieve the LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Occupational Therapy), learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits. 9 credits must be taken from the 3 mandatory units in Group A5. A minimum of 8 credits must be taken from units in the Vocational Skills Group B. Learners may take up to a maximum of 9 credits from the units in Employability and Learning Skills Group C, however it is not compulsory to select any units from Group C.
LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Paramedical Profession)
To achieve the LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Paramedical Profession), learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits. 9 credits must be taken from the 3 mandatory units in Group A6. A minimum of 8 credits must be taken from units in the Vocational Skills Group B. Learners may take up to a maximum of 9 credits from the units in Employability and Learning Skills Group C, however it is not compulsory to select any units from Group C.
LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Physiotherapy)
To achieve the LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Physiotherapy), learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits. 9 credits must be taken from the 3 mandatory units in Group A7. A minimum of 8 credits must be taken from units in the Vocational Skills Group B. Learners may take up to a maximum of 9 credits from the units in Employability and Learning Skills Group C, however it is not compulsory to select any units from Group C.
LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Radiography/Medical Imaging)
To achieve the LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Radiography/Medical Imaging), learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits. 9 credits must be taken from the 3 mandatory units in Group A8. A minimum of 8 credits must be taken from units in the Vocational Skills Group B. Learners may take up to a maximum of 9 credits from the units in Employability and Learning Skills Group C, however it is not compulsory to select any units from Group C.
LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Social Care)
To achieve the LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Social Care), learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits. 9 credits must be taken from the 3 mandatory units in Group A9. A minimum of 8 credits must be taken from units in the Vocational Skills Group B. Learners may take up to a maximum of 9 credits from the units in Employability and Learning Skills Group C, however it is not compulsory to select any units from Group C.
LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Social Work)
To achieve the LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Social Work), learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits. 9 credits must be taken from the 3 mandatory units in Group A10. A minimum of 8 credits must be taken from units in the Vocational Skills Group B. Learners may take up to a maximum of 9 credits from the units in Employability and Learning Skills Group C, however it is not compulsory to select any units from Group C.
LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (General Health and Social Care)
To achieve the LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (General Health and Social Care), learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits. 9 credits must be taken from the 3 mandatory units in Group A11. A minimum of 8 credits must be taken from units in the Vocational Skills Group B. Learners may take up to a maximum of 9 credits from the units in Employability and Learning Skills Group C, however it is not compulsory to select any units from Group C.
There are no specific entry requirements. Providers are recommended to ensure learners are entered at an appropriate level.
Range of assessment methods
Tasks designed by centres
Portfolio of evidence compiled by students to show they have met each unit assessment criteria
To achieve the LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Medical Profession), learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits. 9 credits must be taken from the 3 mandatory units in Group A1. A minimum of 8 credits must be taken from units in the Vocational Skills Group B. Learners may take up to a maximum of 9 credits from the units in Employability and Learning Skills Group C, however it is not compulsory to select any units from Group C.
To achieve the LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Midwifery), learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits. 9 credits must be taken from the 3 mandatory units in Group A3. A minimum of 8 credits must be taken from units in the Vocational Skills Group B. Learners may take up to a maximum of 9 credits from the units in Employability and Learning Skills Group C, however it is not compulsory to select any units from Group C.
To achieve the LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Mental Health Nursing), learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits. 9 credits must be taken from the 3 mandatory units in Group A2. A minimum of 8 credits must be taken from units in the Vocational Skills Group B. Learners may take up to a maximum of 9 credits from the units in Employability and Learning Skills Group C, however it is not compulsory to select any units from Group C.
To achieve the LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Nursing), learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits. 9 credits must be taken from the 3 mandatory units in Group A4. A minimum of 8 credits must be taken from units in the Vocational Skills Group B. Learners may take up to a maximum of 9 credits from the units in Employability and Learning Skills Group C, however it is not compulsory to select any units from Group C.
To achieve the LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Occupational Therapy), learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits. 9 credits must be taken from the 3 mandatory units in Group A5. A minimum of 8 credits must be taken from units in the Vocational Skills Group B. Learners may take up to a maximum of 9 credits from the units in Employability and Learning Skills Group C, however it is not compulsory to select any units from Group C.
To achieve the LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Paramedical Profession), learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits. 9 credits must be taken from the 3 mandatory units in Group A6. A minimum of 8 credits must be taken from units in the Vocational Skills Group B. Learners may take up to a maximum of 9 credits from the units in Employability and Learning Skills Group C, however it is not compulsory to select any units from Group C.
To achieve the LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Physiotherapy), learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits. 9 credits must be taken from the 3 mandatory units in Group A7. A minimum of 8 credits must be taken from units in the Vocational Skills Group B. Learners may take up to a maximum of 9 credits from the units in Employability and Learning Skills Group C, however it is not compulsory to select any units from Group C.
To achieve the LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Radiography/Medical Imaging), learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits. 9 credits must be taken from the 3 mandatory units in Group A8. A minimum of 8 credits must be taken from units in the Vocational Skills Group B. Learners may take up to a maximum of 9 credits from the units in Employability and Learning Skills Group C, however it is not compulsory to select any units from Group C.
To achieve the LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Social Care), learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits. 9 credits must be taken from the 3 mandatory units in Group A9. A minimum of 8 credits must be taken from units in the Vocational Skills Group B. Learners may take up to a maximum of 9 credits from the units in Employability and Learning Skills Group C, however it is not compulsory to select any units from Group C.
To achieve the LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (Social Work), learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits. 9 credits must be taken from the 3 mandatory units in Group A10. A minimum of 8 credits must be taken from units in the Vocational Skills Group B. Learners may take up to a maximum of 9 credits from the units in Employability and Learning Skills Group C, however it is not compulsory to select any units from Group C.
To achieve the LASER Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health and Social Care Professions (General Health and Social Care), learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits. 9 credits must be taken from the 3 mandatory units in Group A11. A minimum of 8 credits must be taken from units in the Vocational Skills Group B. Learners may take up to a maximum of 9 credits from the units in Employability and Learning Skills Group C, however it is not compulsory to select any units from Group C.
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