Eligible training courses and qualifications
Updated 12 September 2024
Applies to England
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Introduction
This list may be subject to change, and we recommend that adult social care (ASC) employers check the course list prior to booking training for their staff. Those with accounts registered on the online claims service will be notified of any changes to this course list or the scheme guidance.
A full list of training courses and qualifications eligible for the funding follows, as well as the maximum reimbursement amount per item. This amount reflects the maximum, not default, reimbursement amount. Only the specific training courses and qualifications listed below are eligible for the funding.
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 ASC employer will be reimbursed more than the value of any legitimate evidenced spend.
Note that these maximum reimbursement amounts may be subject to change.
Training courses
Skills for Care courses
CQC inspection preparation
The maximum reimbursement for this course is £55 per module. The digital learning modules you can claim for are:
Creating an inclusive organisation
The maximum reimbursement for this course is £55 per module. Visit Creating an inclusive organisation to read more about this course on the Skills for Care website.
The digital learning modules you can claim for are:
- module 1: equality, diversity and inclusion
- module 2: leadership development and career progression
Introductory modules for managers
The maximum reimbursement for this course is £55 per module. Visit Introductory modules for managers to read more about this course on the Skills for Care website.
The digital learning modules you can claim for are:
- module 1: leading and managing in adult social care
- module 2: supporting and developing teams (parts 1 and 2)
- module 3: regulation and governance
- module 4: effective communication
- module 5: working with partners
- module 6: leading a person-centred service
- module 7: safeguarding and mental capacity
- module 8: making decisions
- module 9: managing resources
- module 10: learning and innovating
- module 11: personal development and wellbeing
Learning from events
This course is aimed at managers. The maximum reimbursement for this course is £55. Visit Learning from events to read more about this course on the Skills for Care website.
Learning programmes
Visit Learning programme licences on the Skills for Care website to learn more about the ‘Leading change improving care’, ‘Lead to succeed’, ‘Well-led’, ‘Understanding performance management’, ‘Understanding self-management skills’ and ‘Understanding workplace culture’ courses listed below.
The maximum reimbursement for the following courses is £510:
- Digital leadership programme
- Leading change improving care
- Lead to succeed
- Moving up
- New directors programme
- Well-led
The maximum reimbursement for the following courses is £130:
- Understanding performance management
- Understanding self-management skills
- Understanding workplace culture
Mental health first aid
The maximum reimbursement for this course is £105. Visit Mental health first aid to read more about this course on the Mental Health First Aid England website.
Positive behavioural support
Visit Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) Competence Framework on the PBS Academy website to read more about the ‘PBS foundation level’, ‘PBS intermediate level’ and ‘PBS advanced level’ courses listed below.
| 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
| Name, level and type | Number | Total qualification time (TQT) hours | Awarding organisation | Maximum reimbursement amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCNLR Level 2 Award in Supporting Activity Provision in Social Care | 600/9559/3 | 80 | OCN London | £125 |
| OCNLR Level 3 Certificate in Activity Provision in Social Care | 601/1061/2 | 180 | OCN London | £430 |
Advocacy
| Name, level and type | Number | TQT hours | Awarding organisation | Maximum reimbursement amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City & Guilds Level 4 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice | 603/6889/5 | 283 | City & Guilds | £565 |
Assessment
Autism
| Name, level and type | Number | TQT hours | Awarding organisation | Maximum reimbursement amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Understanding autism | 610/3164/1 | 200 | NOCN | £305 |
| iCQ Level 2 Certificate in Understanding autism | 603/5139/1 | 200 | iCQ | £305 |
| NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding autism | 601/6330/6 | 180 | NCFE CACHE | £305 |
| Highfield Level 2 Certificate in Introduction to autistic spectrum conditions | 603/4453/2 | 145 | Highfield | £305 |
| TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding autism | 603/2942/7 | 171 | TQUK | £305 |
| NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding autism | 603/1935/5 | 230 | NCFE CACHE | £430 |
| TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding autism | 603/3203/7 | 190 | TQUK | £430 |
Care certificate
Commissioning
| Name, level and type | Number | TQT hours | Awarding organisation | Maximum reimbursement amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Level 5 Certificate in Principles of Commissioning for Wellbeing | 603/0969/6 | 235 | Highfield | £2,820 |
Dementia
Diabetes
| Name, level and type | Number | TQT hours | Awarding organisation | Maximum reimbursement amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIIAB Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes | 601/7262/9 | 158 | BIIAB | £305 |
| Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes | 601/7356/7 | 160 | Focus Awards | £305 |
| IAO Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes | 601/5524/3 | 160 | IAO | £305 |
| iCQ Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes | 603/5281/4 | 150 | iCQ | £305 |
| NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes | 600/9311/0 | 160 | NCFE/CACHE | £305 |
| TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes | 601/4617/5 | 160 | TQUK | £305 |
| NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes | 603/1609/3 | 180 | NCFE/CACHE | £430 |
Digital leadership
| Name, level and type | Number | TQT hours | Awarding organisation | Maximum reimbursement amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Award in Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
End of life care
| Name, level and type | Number | TQT hours | Awarding organisation | Maximum reimbursement amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Level 2 Award in Awareness of End of Life Care | 601/4586/9 | 30 | Highfield | £125 |
| iCQ Level 2 Award in Awareness of End of Life Care | 601/6928/X | 30 | iCQ | £125 |
| NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Awareness of End of Life Care | 600/4893/1 | 30 | NCFE/CACHE | £125 |
| TQUK Level 2 Award in Awareness of End of Life Care | 601/7938/7 | 30 | TQUK | £125 |
| iCQ Level 3 Award in Awareness of End of Life Care | 601/6926/6 | 100 | iCQ | £185 |
| TQUK Level 3 Award in Awareness of End of Life Care | 601/7716/0 | 100 | TQUK | £185 |
| iCQ Level 3 Certificate in Working in End of Life Care | 601/6269/7 | 260 | iCQ | £430 |
Epilepsy
| Name, level and type | Number | TQT hours | Awarding organisation | Maximum reimbursement amount (£) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAL Level 3 Award in Epilepsy and Administration of Buccal Midazolam | 603/7331/3 | 22 | Occupational Awards Ltd | £185 |
Falls prevention
| Name, level and type | Number | TQT hours | Awarding organisation | Maximum reimbursement amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iCQ Level 2 Certificate in Awareness and Prevention of Falls | 603/4859/8 | 140 | iCQ | £305 |
| NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Falls Prevention Awareness | 603/2552/5 | 142 | NCFE/CACHE | £305 |
| TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Falls Prevention Awareness | 603/3201/3 | 145 | TQUK | £305 |
Food safety and nutrition
| Name, level and type | Number | TQT hours | Awarding organisation | Maximum reimbursement amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTH Level 2 Specialist Award for Chefs in Health and Social Care | 603/2227/5 | 90 | CTH | £125 |
| BIIAB Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health | 601/7265/4 | 145 | BIIAB | £305 |
| iCQ Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health | 603/3511/7 | 160 | iCQ | £305 |
| NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health | 601/3389/2 | 150 | NCFE/CACHE | £305 |
| TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health | 601/4656/4 | 150 | TQUK | £305 |
Health and social care diplomas
| Name, level and type | Number | TQT hours | Awarding organisation | Maximum reimbursement amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIIAB Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care | 610/1093/5 | 580 | BIIAB | £815 |
| City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care | 610/0789/4 | 580 | City & Guilds | £815 |
| FutureQuals Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care | 610/1627/5 | 580 | FutureQuals | £815 |
| Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care | 610/0830/8 | 580 | Gateway Qualifications | £815 |
| Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care | 610/1372/9 | 580 | Highfield | £815 |
| iCQ Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care | 610/2985/3 | 580 | iCQ | £815 |
| Innovate Awarding Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care | 610/0510/1 | 580 | Innovate Awarding | £815 |
| NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care | 610/0498/4 | 580 | NCFE/CACHE | £815 |
| NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care | 610/0088/7 | 580 | NOCN | £815 |
| NQual Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care | 610/2966/X | 580 | NQual | £815 |
| Pearson Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care | 610/1185/X | 580 | Pearson | £815 |
| VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care | 610/0209/4 | 580 | VTCT | £815 |
| TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care | 610/0103/6 | 580 | TQUK | £815 |
Leadership and management
Learning disability
| Name, level and type | Number | TQT hours | Awarding organisation | Maximum reimbursement amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iCQ Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities | 603/5280/2 | 180 | iCQ | £305 |
| NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities | 610/3161/6 | 180 | NOCN | £305 |
| NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities | 600/4041/5 | 120 | NCFE/CACHE | £125 |
| TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities | 601/7429/8 | 210 | TQUK | £305 |
| NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities | 600/4037/3 | 120 | NCFE/CACHE | £185 |
Medication
| Name, level and type | Number | TQT hours | Awarding organisation | Maximum reimbursement amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safe Handling of Medicines | 610/3195/1 | 140 | NOCN | £305 |
| Highfield Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Medication Handling and Administration for Care Settings | 603/4455/6 | 145 | Highfield | £305 |
| iCQ Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Medication Administration | 603/4699/1 | 160 | iCQ | £305 |
| BIIAB Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines | 601/6133/4 | 131 | BIIAB | £305 |
| NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines | 501/0037/3 | 130 | NCFE/CACHE | £305 |
| VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines | 600/5591/1 | 130 | VTCT | £305 |
| NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care | 601/3404/5 | 150 | NCFE/CACHE | £305 |
| TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care | 603/3217/7 | 140 | TQUK | £305 |
Mental Capacity Act 2005
| LName, level and type | Number | TQT hours | Awarding organisation | Maximum reimbursement amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIIAB Level 3 Award in Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 | 601/6128/0 | 34 | BIIAB | £185 |
| Proqual Level 3 Award in Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 | 601/1464/2 | 30 | Proqual | £185 |
| TQUK Level 3 Award in Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 | 601/7946/6 | 30 | TQUK | £185 |
Mental health
Oral health
| Name, level and type | Number | TQT hours | Awarding organisation | Maximum reimbursement amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Oral Care for Health and Social Care | 603/6251/0 | 170 | TQUK | £305 |
Stroke
| Name, level and type | Number | TQT hours | Awarding organisation | Maximum reimbursement amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Stroke Awareness | 600/4762/8 | 30 | NCFE/CACHE | £125 |
| TQUK Level 2 Award in Stroke Awareness | 601/7939/9 | 30 | TQUK | £125 |