Certificate in Principles of Care Planning

This qualification aims to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of:

• the principles and processes of person-centred thinking, planning and review
• how to work with individuals to carry out activities specified in their care or support plan, including person-centred assessment, planning, implementation and review
• the promotion of health and well-being through nutrition and hydration
• supporting individuals to maintain personal hygiene
• supporting individuals to manage continence and the use of continence equipment
• supporting individuals with sleep.

Care planning is about addressing an individual’s full range of needs whilst accounting for their circumstances and preferences. It helps individuals to be involved in decisions about their care and to achieve the outcomes they want. This qualification will help learners to understand their role in supporting the preferences and needs of individuals in relation to their care or support, the development and implementation of care plans and contributing to the review of these by observing, monitoring and reporting on the care activities they’re responsible for. You could progress onto other distance learning courses and / or health related studies.

This qualification is designed for learners who are looking to enter employment in, or progress within, a number of sectors where an understanding of care planning is important. There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 1 qualification in healthcare or social care. Good numeracy and literacy skills are advantageous.

This course involves 6 mandatory units;

1. Understanding person-centred thinking and planning
2. Care planning for the care worker
3. Understanding nutrition and hydration in health and social care settings
4. Principles of supporting an individual to maintain personal hygiene
5. Understanding continence care
6. Principles of supporting sleep

This qualification could be what you need to improve your career prospects and get your ideal job, if you are unable to attend college on a regular basis. Distance Learning with Shrewsbury Colleges Group gives you more flexibility, allowing you to study where and when you want. All you need is a commitment, as Distance Learning is not necessarily an easy option, especially if you are already working full-time. We offer specially prepared course materials, which combined with help and support from your subject teacher make your learning experience easily manageable.

To pass this qualification learners are required to complete 6 mandatory units with a formal assessment completed at the end of each module and submitted to us for marking.

This course is currently being offered free of charge. If, however, the learner withdraws early without completing the course, a charge may be incurred to cover the cost of the course materials.

No entry requirements. No concessions.

Which type of job roles can you apply for on completion?

The objectives of this qualification are to help learners to prepare to enter or progress within employment in a variety of sectors and job roles where an understanding of care planning is required.

If you are interested in enrolling or would like further information, please contact the Distance Learning Team on 01743 653355 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . We will advise you about the course, how to study, examinations if relevant, and tutor support. Please note: If course fees are applicable, then they will be payable at the time of your enrolment.