Guidance

Adult Social Care Training and Development Fund: a guide for employers

Published 8 April 2024

Applies to England

Introduction

The government is launching the new Adult Social Care Training and Development Fund. Eligible adult social care (ASC) employers can claim varying levels of reimbursement from this fund, for spend on upskilling the adult social care workforce in England. ASC employers can get reimbursement for:

  • care skills funding, including for the newly developed Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate
  • revalidation funding

This scheme will fulfil a key commitment set out in the People at the Heart of Care white paper, which outlines our 10-year vision for adult social care, to increase funding for learning and development and create thousands of new training places.

This guidance details the government’s offer, ahead of the launch of the digital online claims service, with the aim of enabling the adult social care workforce and ASC employers to be able to start to plan their training and development for the financial year 2024 to 2025.

The fund is made up of 2 elements:

  • care skills funding
  • revalidation funding

Claims for reimbursement will be made through a digital online claims service, which will go live in summer 2024.

Care skills funding

This is funding to provide reimbursement for a wide range of training and development. The range of training and development supported by this fund will be adjusted over time to reflect emerging needs in the sector.

Over £50 million of the total fund value is dedicated to supporting up to 37,000 individuals in direct care roles to enrol onto the new Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate qualification by March 2025. See further information on the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate on the Skills for Care website.

Further information on the total funding available under care skills funding will be confirmed later in the year, prior to the digital online claims service going live in summer 2024.

Revalidation funding

As part of this fund the government intends to make contributions to the cost of continuing professional development for revalidation for eligible, registered staff. More information about this element of the fund, along with the total funding available, will be confirmed in summer 2024.

How to claim

The fund is intended to be administered by the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).

While claims will be eligible for learning and development started on, or after, 1 April 2024, there will be a phased approach to onboarding for the initial launch of the digital online claims service in summer 2024. NHSBSA will manage the onboarding and send invitations to ASC employers to access the service.

An updated version of this guidance will be published with further information on how to use the digital claims service to claim reimbursement prior to it going live in summer 2024.

Please be aware that while this new fund is backed by a significant amount of funding the overall funding pot is limited and, once exhausted, claims submitted will not receive reimbursement. Throughout the year the sector will be periodically notified of remaining funding.

Transition from the Workforce Development Fund

The new fund is based on the Workforce Development Fund (WDF), administered by Skills for Care, and allows ASC employers to receive direct reimbursement through a digital online claims service. The WDF will be scaled down in the financial year 2024 to 2025. However, the new Adult Social Care Training and Development Fund is backed by significantly more funding and will therefore enable the workforce to access more funded training and development places.

Enquiries and future updates

For any queries about this fund, email ascreimbursement@dhsc.gov.uk.

This is a first iteration of the guidance and may be subject to change in the future.

Care skills funding

Fund overview

The government is making funding available to ASC employers of eligible adult social care employees to claim reimbursement for training courses and qualifications that have met government quality assurance standards.

The total funding available for this element will be confirmed in summer 2024 once the online digital claims service is live. As part of this funding, government is providing over £50 million to support up to 37,000 individuals in direct care roles to enrol on the new Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate qualification by March 2025.

As the service progresses to full roll-out, new courses will become eligible for funding. See Appendix A for an initial list of quality assured training courses and qualifications that will be funded.

Funding eligibility criteria

Funding is available for non-regulated members of the adult social care workforce in England, including deputy and Care Quality Commission registered managers and agency staff. To qualify, their employer (including local authorities) must meet all of the following criteria:

Please see ‘Glossary of terms’ for clarification of terms such as ‘care staff’.

Funding is not available for regulated members of the adult social care workforce (registered nurses, nursing associates, allied health professionals and occupational therapists) and they should seek access to revalidation funding. More information, along with the total funding available, will be confirmed in summer 2024.

Funding is also available for personal assistants within the adult social care workforce employed by an employer who has completed the ASC-WDS for their organisation or establishment.

Personal assistants whose employers are unable to complete the ASC-WDS should seek funding for training through Skills for Care’s Individual Employer Funding scheme.

How the funding can be used

ASC employers will be able to claim a reimbursement for any of the quality assured training courses and qualifications identified in Appendix A, including the new Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate.

Please note that any pre-conditions of enrolment for courses and qualifications will be set out by awarding organisations and training providers and are not contained within this guidance.

All courses and qualifications will have a set reimbursement rate that is a cost contribution to the overall course cost. The set rates are included in Appendix A. Please note that these may be changed in the future, however, a reasonable notice period will be provided to the sector and any changes would only effect training started after a specified date.

The payment caps reflect the maximum, not default, reimbursement amount. Where the evidenced spend for a course is lower than the payment cap for that specific course, the reimbursement will be for the evidenced spend only. No employer will be reimbursed more than the value of any legitimate evidenced spend. Repeat courses per employee are not eligible for reimbursement.

Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate

The Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate has been developed from the widely used Care Certificate standards, and is part of our commitment to recognising our care workforce for the professional career it is. Currently over 50% of the workforce do not hold an accredited qualification, but the sector is filled with experienced and committed colleagues who deserve to be acknowledged for the skilled care they provide. Our aim is that the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate will provide a route for thousands of staff to gain a recognised qualification, reaffirming care work as a career, and helping to promote recruitment and retain talent.

It is our intention for the sector to work towards a Level 2 qualification for all staff which is why we have introduced the new Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate qualification. Having a more recognised and qualified workforce will offer a greater peace of mind to people who draw on care and support, families, loved ones and care providers that people with the right skill set and values are joining the profession. This new qualification will compliment current Level 2 learning programmes and will be viewed by the Care Quality Commission in line with the existing Level 2 options.

Please note that to enrol on the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate an individual will need to be aged 19 or older at enrolment (this is due to government policy on the continuation of study of English and Mathematics, whereby all students study maths up until the age of 18).

For this qualification funding is available for non-regulated members in direct care roles, including agency staff. This includes:

Qualifying members must be employed by an employer (including local authorities) who meets all of the following criteria:

  • provides an adult social care service

  • directly employs care staff in England

  • is registered on the ASC-WDS

Please see ‘Glossary of terms’ for clarification of terms such as ‘care staff’.

How to access the funding

ASC employers will be able to claim reimbursement for the costs of training and development for eligible employees through a digital online claims service, which will be accessed through GOV.UK and launch in summer 2024. Reimbursement will be in line with the rates set out in Appendix A. An updated version of this guidance will be published in due course with further information on how to use the service.

To access the online digital claims service and submit claims for eligible employees, ASC employers will be required to create an account for their organisation on the service.

All accounts will need to be verified, therefore employers must also complete the ASC-WDS. The ASC-WDS is a free online data collection service run by Skills for Care that covers the adult social care workforce in England.

Following account verification, ASC employers will be able to submit claims on behalf of their employees. For each claim, employers will be required to:

  • confirm the employee is employed in an eligible role and that the information provided is correct to the best of their knowledge
  • confirm the employee has started the course or qualification
  • confirm that training is eligible (see Appendix A)
  • provide evidence that the training is eligible and has been completed, including:
    • proof of payment (which should include the payment organisation and recipient organisation)
    • what the payment was for
    • amount
    • VAT number (if not exempt)
    • date of payment
    • dated certificate of completion
    • unique learner number (if applicable)
    • candidate registration number (if applicable)
    • name of awarding organisation
    • name of training provider or learning centre

Reimbursement will generally be made following training or course completion. We are exploring whether we can make partial payments in advance of completion for some courses, particularly accredited qualifications. Further information will be provided in summer 2024.

Please note:

  • ASC employers will have access to the Secretary of State’s grant determination letter for the ASC Training and Development Fund, and will be required to sign a declaration of adherence to the scheme rules and grant conditions before claims will be processed. Costs paid out in error or for fraudulent claims will be recovered, as set out in the grant determination letter. Further action including criminal proceedings may be taken if a fraudulent claim has been made
  • where possible, ASC employers should retain any evidence of an employee starting a course as this may be requested as part of post claim assurance processes carried out by the intended service administrator, NHSBSA
  • funding will be capped for each employer. For the financial year 2024 to 2025 the cap will be set at £4.5 million per employer and will apply to claims submitted across all elements of this scheme: Care Skills Funding and Revalidation Funding inclusively. Where an employer is part of a group of companies (for example, has a parent company and/or subsidiary companies) the £4.5 million cap will apply as the total available to the whole group of companies
  • reimbursement is not available for backfill pay
  • funding will generally be paid out for instances where courses are failed but completed (for example, failure to pass the final assessment)
  • reimbursement is not available for course repeats

When the funding will be available

Training and development that meets the scope and eligibility criteria outlined above and starts between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 will be eligible for funding support in the form of reimbursement of costs incurred.

Claims for courses started between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 will not be reimbursed after 31 March 2027.   

Please be aware that while this new fund is backed by a significant amount of funding the overall funding pot is limited and, once exhausted, claims submitted will not receive reimbursement. Throughout the year the sector will be periodically notified of remaining funding.

Glossary of terms

Adult social care services

Adult social care services include the services outlined below, or services which are similar to such services.

Adult residential (care homes services with nursing, care home services without nursing, sheltered housing, other adult residential care services).

Adult day (day care and day services, other adult day care services).

Adult domiciliary (domestic services and home help, domiciliary care services, extra care housing services, live-in care, supported living services, other adult domiciliary care services).

Adult community care (carers support, community support and outreach, disability adaptations or assistive technology services, information and advice services, occupational or employment related services, Shared Lives, short breaks or respite care, social work or care management).

Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS)

ASC-WDS is a free online data collection service hosted by Skills for Care (SfC). ASC-WDS covers the adult social care workforce in England. It can also provide access to the Workforce Development Fund.

Continuing professional development (CPD)

Learning activities which professionals engage in to develop and enhance their abilities.

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Independent regulator of health and social care in England.

Care staff

Direct care roles (advice guidance and advocacy, care worker, community support and outreach work, employment support, nursing assistant, senior care worker and technician).

Managerial roles (first line manager, managers and staff in care-related but not care-providing roles, middle management, registered managers, senior management, supervisor).

Regulated profession roles (allied health professional, nursing associate, occupational therapist, registered nurse, safeguarding and reviewing officer, social worker).

Regulated health professionals (RHPs)

A professional with a legal or regulatory requirement to register with a regulatory body prior to practising that profession.

Skills for Care

The strategic workforce development and planning body for adult social care in England.

The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

The statutory regulator for 15 health and care professions in the UK.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

The regulator for nursing and midwifery professions in the UK.

Workforce Development Fund (WDF)

Funding from DHSC disseminated by Skills for Care to support provision of high quality care.

Appendix A: list of eligible training courses and qualifications

Introductory modules for managers

Name of module Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
Leading and managing in adult social care 55
Supporting and developing teams 55
Regulation and governance 55
Effective communication 55
Working with partners 55
Leading a person-centred service 55
Safeguarding and mental capacity 55
Making decisions 55
Managing resources 55
Learning and innovating 55
Personal development and wellbeing 55

Digital learning for managers

Name of module Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
Learning from events 55

Digital learning for CQC inspection preparation

Name of module Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
Being prepared for CQC inspection 55
Improving your CQC rating 55
Delivering outstanding care 55

Creating an inclusive organisation digital learning modules

Name of module Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
Module 1 – Equality, diversity and inclusion 55
Module 2 – Leadership development and career progression 55

Learning programmes

Name of learning programme Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
Digital leadership programme 510
Leading change improving care 510
Lead to succeed 510
Moving up 510
New directors 510
Understanding performance management 130
Understanding self-management skills 130
Understanding workplace culture 130
Well-led 510

Mental health first aid

Name of module Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
Mental health first aid 105

Positive behavioural support (PBS)

Name of module Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
First step to foundation 55
PBS foundation level 155
PBS intermediate level 305
PBS advanced level 460

Qualifications: activity provision

Level and type Title Number TQT hours Awarding organisation Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
Level 2 Award Supporting activity provision in social care 600/9559/3 80 OCN London 125
Level 3 Certificate Activity provision in social care 601/1061/2 180 OCN London 430

Qualifications: advocacy

Level and type Title Number TQT hours Awarding organisation Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
Level 4 Independent advocacy practice 603/6889/5 283 City and Guilds 565

Qualifications: assessment

Level and type Title Number TQT hours Awarding organisation Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
Level 3 Award Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment 501/1648/4 30 City & Guilds 185
Level 3 Award Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment 501/1864/X 30 Futurequals 185
Level 3 Award Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment 601/5865/7 30 Focus Awards 185
Level 3 Award Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment 601/2007/1 30 Gateway 185
Level 3 Award Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment 600/3873/1 30 Highfield 185
Level 3 Award Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment 601/4408/7 30 Innovate Awarding 185
Level 3 Award Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment 600/3109/8 30 ICQ 185
Level 3 Award Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment 501/0888/8 30 NCFE 185
Level 3 Award Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment 600/0740/0 30 NOCN 185
Level 3 Award Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment 601/0424/7 30 OCN London 185
Level 3 Award Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment 600/9319/5 30 SEG Awards 185
Level 3 Award Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment 600/7643/4 30 SFJ Awards 185
Level 3 Award Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment 601/3913/4 30 TQUK 185
Level 3 Award Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment 500/9755/6 30 VTCT 185
Level 4 Award Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice 501/1649/6 60 City & Guilds 205
Level 4 Award Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice 501/2178/9 60 Futurequals 205
Level 4 Award Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice 601/6152/8 60 Focus Awards 205
Level 4 Award Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice 600/3970/X 60 Highfield 205
Level 4 Award Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice 501/0887/6 60 NCFE 205
Level 4 Award Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice 600/0734/5 60 NOCN 205
Level 4 Award Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice 601/0327/9 60 OCN London 205
Level 4 Award Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice 600/8382/7 60 SFJ Awards 205
Level 4 Award Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice 500/9759/3 60 VTCT 205

Qualifications: autism

Level and type Title Number TQT hours Awarding organisation Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
Level 2 Certificate Understanding autism 610/3164/1 200 NOCN 305
Level 2 Certificate Understanding autism 603/5139/1 200 ICQ 305
Level 2 Certificate Understanding autism 601/6330/6 180 NCFE/
CACHE
305
Level 2 Certificate Introduction to autistic spectrum conditions 603/4453/2 145 Highfield 305
Level 2 Certificate Understanding autism 603/2942/7 150 TQUK 305
Level 3 Certificate Understanding autism 603/1935/5 230 NCFE/
CACHE
430
Level 3 Certificate Understanding autism 603/3203/7 190 TQUK 430

Qualifications: care certificate

Level and type Title Number TQT hours Awarding organisation Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
Level 2 Certificate Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate To be confirmed 369 To be confirmed 1500

Qualifications: commissioning

Level and type Title Number TQT hours Awarding organisation Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
Level 5 Certificate Principles of commissioning for wellbeing 603/0969/6 235 Highfield 2035

Qualifications: dementia

Level and type Title Number TQT hours Awarding organisation Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
Level 2 Award Awareness of dementia 501/1146/2 80 City and Guilds 125
Level 2 Award Awareness of dementia 600/1826/4 80 Highfield 125
Level 2 Award Awareness of dementia 601/6927/8 80 ICQ 125
Level 2 Award Awareness of dementia 600/8176/4 80 Innovate Awarding 125
Level 2 Award Awareness of dementia 600/3095/1 80 NCFE/CACHE 125
Level 2 Award Awareness of dementia 600/9121/6 80 OCN London 125
Level 2 Award Awareness of dementia 601/4053/7 80 TQUK 125
Level 2 Certificate Dementia care 601/7940/5 180 TQUK 305
Level 2 Certificate Principles of dementia care 610/3187/2 180 NOCN 305
Level 3 Award Awareness of dementia 601/6127/9 110 BIIAB 185
Level 3 Award Awareness of dementia 501/1654/X 110 City and Guilds 185
Level 3 Award Awareness of dementia 601/6925/4 110 ICQ 185
Level 3 Award Awareness of dementia 600/3085/9 110 NCFE/CACHE 185
Level 3 Award Awareness of dementia 600/9551/9 110 OCN London 185
Level 3 Award Awareness of dementia 601/7430/4 110 TQUK 185
Level 3 Certificate Dementia care 601/6270/3 210 ICQ 430

Qualifications: diabetes

Level and type Title Number TQT hours Awarding organisation Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
Level 2 Certificate Understanding the care and management of diabetes 601/7262/9 160 BIIAB 305
Level 2 Certificate Understanding the care and management of diabetes 601/7356/7 160 Focus Awards 305
Level 2 Certificate Understanding the care and management of diabetes 601/5524/3 160 IAO 305
Level 2 Certificate Understanding the care and management of diabetes 603/5281/4 150 ICQ 305
Level 2 Certificate Understanding the care and management of diabetes 600/9311/0 160 NCFE/
CACHE
305
Level 2 Certificate Understanding the care and management of diabetes 601/4617/5 160 TQUK 305
Level 3 Certificate Understanding the care and management of diabetes 603/1609/3 180 NCFE/
CACHE
430

Qualifications: digital leadership

Level and type Title Number TQT hours Awarding organisation Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
Level 5 Award Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed To be confirmed

Qualifications: end of life care

Level and type Title Number TQT hours Awarding organisation Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
Level 2 Award Awareness of end of life care 601/4586/9 30 Highfield 125
Level 2 Award Awareness of end of life care 601/6928/X 30 ICQ 125
Level 2 Award Awareness of end of life care 600/4893/1 30 NCFE/CACHE 125
Level 2 Award Awareness of end of life care 601/7938/7 30 TQUK 125
Level 3 Award Awareness of end of life care 601/6926/6 100 ICQ 185
Level 3 Award Awareness of end of life care 601/7716/0 100 TQUK 185
Level 3 Certificate Working in end of life care 601/6269/7 260 ICQ 430

Qualifications: epilepsy

Level and type Title Number TQT hours Awarding organisation Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
Level 3 Award Epilepsy and administration of buccal midazolam 603/7331/3 22 Occupational Awards Ltd 185

Qualifications: falls prevention

Level and type Title Number TQT hours Awarding organisation Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
Level 2 Certificate Awareness and prevention of falls 603/4859/8 140 ICQ 305
Level 2 Certificate Fall prevention awareness 603/2552/5 142 NCFE/CACHE 305
Level 2 Certificate Falls prevention 603/3201/3 135 TQUK 305

Qualifications: food safety and nutrition

Level and type Title Number TQT hours Awarding organisation Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
Level 2 Award Specialist Award for Chefs in Health and Social Care 603/2227/5 90 CTH 125
Level 2 Certificate Understanding nutrition and health 601/7265/4 145 BIIAB 305
Level 2 Certificate Understanding nutrition and health 603/3511/7 160 ICQ 305
Level 2 Certificate Understanding nutrition and health 601/3389/2 150 NCFE/
CACHE
305
Level 2 Certificate Understanding nutrition and health 601/4656/4 150 TQUK 305

Qualifications: health and social care diplomas

Level and type Title Number TQT hours Awarding organisation Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
Level 3 (NEW) Diploma in adult care 610/1093/5 580 BIIAB 815
Level 3 (NEW) Diploma in adult care 610/0789/4 580 City and Guilds 815
Level 3 (NEW) Diploma in adult care 601/1627/5 580 Futurequals 815
Level 3 (NEW) Diploma in adult care 610/0830/8 580 Gateway 815
Level 3 (NEW) Diploma in adult care 610/1372/9 580 Highfield 815
Level 3 (NEW) Diploma in adult care 610/2985/3 580 ICQ 815
Level 3 (NEW) Diploma in adult care 610/0510/1 580 Innovate Awarding 815
Level 3 (NEW) Diploma in adult care 610/0498/4 580 NCFE/CACHE 815
Level 3 (NEW) Diploma in adult care 610/0088/7 580 NOCN 815
Level 3 (NEW) Diploma in adult care 610/2966/X 580 NQual 815
Level 3 (NEW) Diploma in adult care 610/1185/X 580 Pearson 815
Level 3 (NEW) Diploma in adult care 610/0209/4 580 VTCT 815
Level 3 (NEW) Diploma in adult care 610/0103/6 580 TQUK 815

Qualifications: leadership and management

Level and type Title Number TQT hours Awarding organisation Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
Level 4 Diploma in adult care 603/2877/0 700 BIIAB 1070
Level 4 Diploma in adult care (England) 601/5641/7 700 City and Guilds 1070
Level 4 Diploma in adult care 603/4986/4 700 Futurequals 1070
Level 4 Diploma in adult care 603/2829/0 700 Highfield 1070
Level 4 Diploma in adult care 603/3181/1 700 ICQ 1070
Level 4 Diploma in adult care 603/2517/3 700 Innovate Awarding 1070
Level 4 Diploma in adult care 603/2614/1 700 NCFE/CACHE 1070
Level 4 Diploma in adult care 610/2969/5 700 NQual 1070
Level 4 Diploma in adult care 603/2780/7 700 Pearson 1070
Level 4 Diploma in adult care 603/2809/5 700 VTCT 1070
Level 4 Diploma in adult care 603/2901/4 700 TQUK 1070
Level 4 Certificate in principles of leadership and management in adult care 603/0974/X 341 Highfield 610
Level 5 Diploma (NEW) Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and management for adult care 610/1838/7 900 BIIAB 1525
Level 5 Diploma (NEW) Leadership and management for adult care (England) 610/0977/5 900 City & Guilds 1525
Level 5 Diploma (NEW) Leadership and management for adult care 610/1628/7 900 Futurequals 1525
Level 5 Diploma (NEW) Leadership and management for adult care 610/1880/6 950 Highfield 1525
Level 5 Diploma (NEW) Leading and managing an adult care service 610/2987/7 950 ICQ 1525
Level 5 Diploma (NEW) Leadership and management for adult care 610/0536/8 950 Innovate Awarding 1525
Level 5 Diploma (NEW) Leadership and management for adult care 610/0673/7 950 NCFE/CACHE 1525
Level 5 Diploma (NEW) Leadership and management for adult care 610/2986/5 900 NQual 1525
Level 5 Diploma (NEW) Leadership and management for adult care 610/1580/5 903 Pearson 1525
Level 5 Diploma (NEW) Leadership and management for adult care 610/0210/0 900 VTCT 1525
Level 5 Diploma (NEW) Leadership and management for adult care 610/0955/6 950 TQUK 1525

Qualifications: learning disability

Level and type Title Number TQT hours Awarding organisation Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
Level 2 Certificate Principles of working with individuals with learning disabilities 603/5280/2 180 ICQ 305
Level 2 Certificate Principles of working with individuals with learning disabilities 610/3161/6 180 NOCN 305
Level 2 Award Supporting individuals with learning disabilities 600/4041/5 120 NCFE/CACHE 125
Level 2 Certificate Supporting individuals with learning disabilities 601/7429/8 210 TQUK 305
Level 3 Award Supporting individuals with learning disabilities 600/4037/3 120 NCFE/CACHE 185

Qualifications: medication

Level and Type Title Number TQT hours Awarding organisation Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
Level 2 Certificate Understanding safe handling of medicines 610/3195/1 140 NOCN 305
Level 2 Certificate Principles of medication handling and administration for care settings 603/4455/6 145 Highfield 305
Level 2 Certificate Principles of medication administration 603/4699/1 160 ICQ 305
Level 2 Certificate Understanding the safe handling of medicines 601/6133/4 131 BIIAB 305
Level 2 Certificate Understanding the safe handling of medicines 501/0037/3 130 NCFE/
CACHE
305
Level 2 Certificate Understanding the safe handling of medicines 600/5591/1 130 VTCT 305
Level 2 Certificate Understanding the safe handling of medication in health and social care 601/3404/5 150 NCFE/
CACHE
305
Level 2 Certificate Understanding the safe handling of medication in health and social care 603/3217/7 150 TQUK 305

Qualifications: Mental Capacity Act 2005

Level and Type Title Number TQT hours Awarding organisation Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
Level 3 Award Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 601/6128/0 34 BIIAB 185
Level 3 Award Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 601/1464/2 30 Proqual 185
Level 3 Award Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 601/7946/6 30 TQUK 185

Qualifications: mental health

Level and type Title Number TQT hours Awarding organisation Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
Level 2 Certificate Awareness of mental health problems 601/3438/0 160 NCFE/
CACHE
305
Level 2 Certificate Awareness of mental health problems 603/2958/0 160 TQUK 305
Level 2 Certificate Mental health awareness 603/4694/2 140 ICQ 305
Level 2 Certificate Mental health awareness 600/6134/0 130 NCFE/
CACHE
305
Level 2 Certificate Mental health awareness 603/0156/9 130 TQUK 305
Level 2 Certificate Understanding working in mental health 601/6126/7 141 BIIAB 305
Level 2 Certificate Understanding working in mental health 601/5435/4 140 TQUK 305
Level 2 Certificate Understanding working with people with mental health needs 601/3434/3 180 NCFE/
CACHE
305
Level 3 Certificate Understanding mental health 601/8968/X 211 NCFE/
CACHE
430
Level 3 Certificate Understanding mental health care 601/4647/3 200 TQUK 430

Qualifications: oral health

Level and type Title Number TQT hours Awarding organisation Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
Level 2 Certificate Oral care for health and social care 603/6251/0 170 TQUK 305

Qualifications: stroke

Level and type Title Number TQT hours Awarding organisation Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
Level 2 Award Stroke awareness 600/4762/8 30 NCFE/
CACHE
125
Level 2 Award Stroke awareness 601/7939/9 30 TQUK 125

Qualifications: train the trainer

Level and type Title Number TQT hours Awarding organisation Maximum reimbursement amount (£)
Level 3 Award Education and training 601/5960/1 120 BIIAB 185
Level 3 Award Education and training 600/9554/4 120 City & Guilds 185
Level 3 Award Education and training 601/0129/5 120 Futurequals 185
Level 3 Award Education and training 601/6099/8 120 Focus Awards 185
Level 3 Award Education and training 601/2324/2 120 Gateway 185
Level 3 Award Education and training 601/1636/5 120 Highfield 185
Level 3 Award Education and training 601/4415/4 120 Innovate Awarding 185
Level 3 Award Education and training 601/6202/8 120 ICQ 185
Level 3 Award Education and training 601/1620/1 120 NCFE 185
Level 3 Award Education and training 601/0619/0 120 NOCN 185
Level 3 Award Education and training 601/5774/4 120 OCN London 185
Level 3 Award Education and training 601/0685/2 120 Pearson 185
Level 3 Award Education and training 601/1206/2 120 SEG Awards 185
Level 3 Award Education and training 601/0281/0 120 SFJ Awards 185
Level 3 Award Education and training 601/1831/3 120 TQUK 185
Level 3 Award Education and training 601/2758/2 120 VTCT 185