Level 2 Certificate in the Awareness and Prevention of Falls

Course Overview:
The purpose of this qualification is to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of falls prevention, in the context of health and social care. It is designed for those working or looking to work with individuals at risk of falling.

The qualification also covers the importance of recording and reporting any incidence of falls to ensure that interventions can be put in place to reduce risk and reoccurrence of falls.
This qualification is aimed at anyone working in a healthcare or social care environment, particularly those that support, or have contact with, older people who have an increased propensity to falls.


Total Credits: 14
Minimum Guided Learning Hours: 120
Awarding Body: iCQ
Course Duration: 3 months

Entry Requirements: You don’t need any formal qualifications to enrol on this course. Learners will need to produce full and articulate answers to questions. Learners will need to have a good standard of written and verbal communication skills.

  • To achieve the qualification learners must achieve all units in the mandatory group.

    ·       Understanding the context of falls

    ·       Understanding the factors and risks of falls

    ·       Understanding the assessment, recording and reporting requirements of falls

    ·       Understanding best practice in relation to falls management

  • Assessment method

    The qualification will be assessed by a portfolio of evidence. Your personal assessor will conduct monthly meetings via Teams to review and develop your progress towards the qualification.

    All assessments need to be passed, and each will directly assess the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the qualification

  • After this programme, you could progress to the Level 2 / 3 Diploma in Adult Care