Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Care (England) - Issue 2 - Specification

Oct 20, 2026

Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Care (England) specification, competence-based and for England only, presents the qualification requirements and key information for centres and learners. It covers issue status, key changes between the previous and current issue, and references to Pearson’s qualification website and contact details. The specification includes guidance across qualification structure, programme delivery, assessment, appeals, malpractice, and reasonable adjustments, and lists added optional units and related updates for care practice.

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Introducing BTEC Competence-based qualifications for the New Apprenticeship Standards

Overview

Sizes of Competence-based qualifications

Qualification summary and key information

Qualification purpose

Qualification objectives

Relationship with previous qualifications

Apprenticeships

Progression opportunities

Industry support and recognition

Qualification structure

Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Care (England)

Programme delivery

Elements of good practice

Delivery guidance for Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Care (England)

Centre resource requirements

Access and recruitment

Assessment

Language of assessment

Internal assessment

Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Care (England) Specification Competence-based qualification (England only) Issue 2 First registration Edexcel, BTEC and LCCI qualifications Edexcel, BTEC and LCCI qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked. For further information, please visit our qualifications website at [qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively](qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively), you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at [qualifications.pearson.com/contactus](qualifications.pearson.com/contactus) About Pearson Pearson is the world's leading learning company, with 35,000 employees in more than 70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. We put the learner at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners at [qualifications.pearson.com](qualifications.pearson.com) This specification is Issue 2. Key changes are listed in the summary table on the next page . We will inform centres of any changes to this issue. The latest issue can be found on the Pearson website: [qualifications.pearson.com](qualifications.pearson.com) References to third-party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which maybe subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.) All information in this specification is correct at time of publication. ISBN 978 1 446 96024 0 All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2019 Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Care (England) specification Issue 2 changes | Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Section
number | | --- | --- | | Group B1 optional units 57-62 added including the following:
Unit 57 Understand how to support individuals during the last days of life
Unit 58 Understand advance care planning
Unit 59 Provide support for journeys
Unit 60 Understand models of disability
Unit 61 The principles of infection and control
Unit 62 Understand the process and experience of dementia | Section 4 | | Group B2 optional units 63-88 added including the following: Unit 63: Support independence in the tasks of daily living
Unit 64: Support effective communication with individuals with a sensory loss
Unit 65: Equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care practice
Unit 66: Provide active support
Unit 67: Supporting individuals with loss and grief before death
Unit 68: Managing symptoms in end of life care
Unit 69: Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists
Unit 70: Identify and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance misusers
Unit 71: Increase awareness about drugs, alcohol or other substances with individuals and groups
Unit 72: Carry out initial assessments to identify and prioritise the needs of substance misusers
Unit 73: Carry out comprehensive substance misuse assessment Unit 74: Assist with the transfer of individuals, who misuse substances, between agencies and services
Unit 75: Develop and sustain effective working relationships with staff in other agencies
Unit 76: Supply and exchange injecting equipment for individuals Unit 77: Facilitate learning and development activities to meet individual needs and preferences
Unit 78: Support individuals to access and use services and facilities
Unit 79: Support individuals to maintain personal hygiene
Unit 80: Supporting infection prevention and control in social care
Unit 81: Support individuals to live at home
Unit 82: Provide support for individuals

FAQs

What is this specification issue and what does “Issue 2” mean?

The document states that it is the Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Care (England) specification and that the current version is Issue 2. Key changes are summarised in a table and centres are informed of updates.

Which optional units were added in the updated issue?

The summary table lists added Group B1 optional units 57–62 and Group B2 optional units 63–88, including units on end-of-life support, advance care planning, disability models, dementia infection and control, communication, inclusion, active support, and substance misuse.

How does the specification handle assessment requirements and related procedures?

The contents include sections for assessment topics such as language of assessment, internal assessment, assessment strategy, appeals, malpractice, and reasonable adjustments, along with special consideration and related centre and learner processes.

Oct 20, 2026

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