Standard
Code

ST0005 v2.0

Maximum Funding

£4500

Typical
Duration

12 months

Level

2

Apprenticeship Assessment Requirements

The occupational standard and assessment plan have been revised under the 2025/2026 apprenticeship assessment reforms for all new starts from 26/05/2026.

As the assessment is by mandatory qualification only, Centres will need to be approved by PAL to deliver this standard.

Please get in touch with PAL for further information regarding Centre approval. 

English and maths

Please refer to the apprenticeship funding rules for guidance.

Mandatory Qualification

To achieve the apprenticeship certificate, apprentices are required to successfully complete:

  • Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate qualification. Apprentices are not required to undertake any additional assessments.
  • On-programme period of training and development, including achievement of English and maths qualifications in line with the apprenticeship funding rules.

The Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate qualification contains:

  • 15 mandatory units
  • 36 credits
  • TQT 360 hours
  • GLH 304 hours
  • Learning outcomes that require the demonstration of practical skills will typically be assessed through observation, carried out in the apprentice’s normal place of work, while outcomes that require the demonstration of knowledge and understanding will typically be assessed through a portfolio of evidence.
  • To achieve a pass, the apprentice must achieve a pass against all of the assessment criteria.
  • The qualification must be achieved before the end of the apprenticeship.
  • The apprentice is awarded a fail or pass grade.
  • All assessments will be completed by PAL-approved Centres, with PAL undertaking external quality assurance functions.
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How to engage with PAL.

Engaging with PAL couldn’t be easier. Simply contact us at info@professionalassessment.co.uk or on 0800 1601899. Our senior team will contact you to find out about your requirements in more detail and discuss how we might need to adapt our approach to meet your needs. Once you are happy that PAL is the right fit for your programme, we set up your account, share our library of resources and support you to register your apprentices. You can then rest assured that you have a dedicated team on hand to guide you through your apprenticeship journey.