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Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care Online TQUK Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care (RQF), QAN 601/5360/X
What is the Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care?
It is a knowledge qualification on the Ofqual register that goes beyond a dementia awareness course: seven units covering the types and causes of dementia, person-centred care, communication, equality and diversity, medication, behaviour and activities. The TQUK version is 15 credits, studied online and assessed by written work with no exams.
3 to 6 monthstypical study time, at your own pace
RQF Level 215 credits, 123 guided learning hours
No examsportfolio marked by your tutor, pass or fail
TQUK certificateregistration and certificate included
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A regulated Level 2 dementia course covering what dementia is, person-centred care, communication, diversity, medication, behaviour and the value of activities. It is for care workers, family carers and anyone moving into care from age 16, and takes 3 to 6 months online. You are assessed by written work marked by your tutor, with no exams.
Course facts
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care (RQF) (601/5360/X) online with Lift College. Pay today: £29.99 a month or £269.99 in full. Or start with a 7-day free trial, then £39.99 a month or £399.99 in full. 14-day money back.
| Qualification | TQUK Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care (RQF) |
|---|---|
| Qualification number (QAN) | 601/5360/X |
| Awarding body | TQUK, Training Qualifications UK |
| Level | RQF Level 2 |
| Credits | 15 credits |
| Guided learning hours | 123 hours |
| Total qualification time | 150 hours |
| Typical study time | 3 to 6 months, at your own pace |
| Units | 7 units |
| Assessment | The certificate is assessed by a portfolio of evidence. |
| Minimum age | 16 or over |
| Price | Pay today: £29.99 a month or £269.99 in full. Or start with a 7-day free trial, then £39.99 a month or £399.99 in full. 14-day money back. |
Why Lift College
Why study this course with Lift College
A named UK tutor and AI Study Support
A named UK tutor marks your work in 5 to 7 working days and gives you written feedback on every submission. AI Study Support is there between submissions to explain a term, check your understanding or help you plan an answer.
More than awareness
Dementia awareness is the first of seven units. The rest take you into the day-to-day of good dementia care: communication, person-centred support, diversity, medication, behaviour as communication and meaningful activity.
One price, no risk to try
Your TQUK registration and certificate are included. Pay monthly or in full, start with a 7-day free trial and, if it is not right for you, the 14-day money back guarantee covers you.
Prices compared
How the cost compares
Course fees for the same qualification online, exactly as each provider showed them on its own page when we checked on 28 October 2026.
| Provider | Course fee | How you pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lift College | £269.99paid in full today, or £29.99 a month. TQUK registration and certificate included | Monthly or in full, no contract. Or a 7-day free trial, then £39.99 a month. 14-day money back |
| UK Open College | £249Same TQUK qualification, money back guarantee stated. | Pay in full |
| Learning Curve Group | £350NCFE CACHE version, tutor-marked. | Pay in full, or spread with Klarna or Splitit |
Checked on . Prices change, so check each provider's own page before you enrol.
What you'll study
The 7 units you study
1Dementia awarenessJ/601/2874 · Level 2 · 2 credits · 17 guided hours
What dementia is, the main theoretical models, the common types of dementia and their causes, and how each person's experience of dementia is different.
- Understand what dementia is
- Understand key features of the theoretical models of dementia
- Know the most common types of dementia and their causes
- Understand factors relating to an individual's experience of dementia
2The person-centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementiaH/601/2879 · Level 2 · 2 credits · 17 guided hours
Person-centred approaches that help people with dementia to experience well-being, and the roles of family carers and other professionals in their support.
- Understand approaches that enable individuals with dementia to experience well-being
- Understand the role of carers in the care and support of individuals with dementia
- Understand the roles of others in the support of individuals with dementia
3Understand the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementiaT/601/9416 · Level 2 · 2 credits · 18 guided hours
What affects communication with a person who has dementia, and how a person-centred approach encourages positive communication and interaction.
- Understand the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia
- Understand how a person-centred approach may be used to encourage positive communication with individuals with dementia
- Understand the factors which can affect interactions with individuals with dementia
4Understand equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia careA/601/2886 · Level 2 · 2 credits · 20 guided hours
Why the diversity of people with dementia matters, and how to work in ways that meet each person's needs, background and preferences.
- Understand and appreciate the importance of diversity of individuals with dementia
- Understand the importance of person-centred approaches in the care and support of individuals with dementia
- Understand ways of working with a range of individuals who have dementia to ensure diverse needs are met
5Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person-centred approachK/601/9199 · Level 3 · 2 credits · 15 guided hours
The common medications used for people with dementia and how medication fits into person-centred care. This unit is set at Level 3.
- Understand the common medications available to, and appropriate for, individuals with dementia
- Understand how to provide person centred care to individuals with dementia through the appropriate and effective use of medication
6Understand behaviour in the context of dementiaJ/504/2396 · Level 2 · 3 credits · 20 guided hours
How behaviour is often a way of communicating, how to respond to behaviours associated with dementia, and why some people need extra emotional support.
- Understand that behaviour is often used as a means of communication
- Understand how to respond to behaviours associated with dementia
- Understand why some people with dementia will need additional emotional support
7Understand the benefits of engaging in activities in social careK/602/4645 · Level 2 · 2 credits · 16 guided hours
How activity supports physical and mental well-being and social contact, and how activity can be the basis of a model of care and support.
- Understand the impact of activity on physical and mental well-being
- Understand the social benefits of activities
- Understand how activity can be the basis for a model of care and support
Total: 15 credits · 123 guided learning hours · 150 hours total qualification time
Assessment
How you're assessed
The certificate is assessed by a portfolio of evidence. For each of the seven units you complete written assignments and workbook questions online, in line with the Skills for Care and Development assessment principles. All units are knowledge units, so there are no exams and no workplace observations.
01Study the unit
Work through the lessons, case studies and knowledge checks online, with your named UK tutor and AI Study Support on hand.
02Write your answers
Complete the written assignment and workbook questions for the unit, using examples from your work or caring role, or the case studies provided.
03Get marked and feedback
Your tutor marks your work against each learning outcome in 5 to 7 working days. If anything is not yet met, you get feedback and resubmit.
04Receive your certificate
Once all seven units are passed, your work is quality assured and TQUK issues your certificate.
Your work is internally assessed by Lift College tutors and externally quality assured by TQUK. The result is pass or fail. The medication unit builds knowledge only: it does not qualify you to give medication, which needs your employer's own training and competency checks.
Who it's for
This course is for you if
- You work in a care home, home care or a hospital and support people living with dementia
- You are starting a care job and want a regulated dementia certificate on your CV
- You care for a parent, partner or relative with dementia and want to understand what is happening and how to help
- You are an activities coordinator, volunteer or befriender who spends time with people living with dementia
- You want to study online at your own pace, with written work rather than exams
Careers
Where this can take you
Care worker or care assistant
Many residents in care homes live with dementia, and providers look for this knowledge.
Home carer
Supports you to care for people with dementia in their own homes.
Activities coordinator
The activities unit covers how activity supports well-being and can shape a model of care.
Healthcare assistant
Hospital and community teams care for many people living with dementia.
Senior care worker
A step towards senior roles alongside a Level 3 diploma.
TQUK and Ofqual
Your certificate comes from TQUK
The TQUK Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care (RQF) is regulated by Ofqual and listed on the Ofqual register as 601/5360/X. Training Qualifications UK (TQUK) awards it, and Lift College is a TQUK recognised centre.
Step 1Lift College is a TQUK recognised centre
TQUK approves the centre, the tutors who assess you and the way the course is delivered before a single learner is registered.
Step 2TQUK checks the marking
An external quality assurer from TQUK samples assessed work from Lift College learners. Your result stands because TQUK has agreed it, not just your tutor.
Step 3TQUK issues and verifies your certificate
Your certificate is printed by TQUK with a unique number. Any employer or university can confirm it is real on TQUK's certificate verification service.
Sources: TQUK qualification specification, 601/5360/X, Version 10.1 · Ofqual register: TQUK Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care (RQF), 601/5360/X · Mental Capacity Act 2005
Next steps
What you can do next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
The TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is the next step for senior care roles, assessed in your workplace.
View course →Level 3 Certificate in Dementia Care
TQUK names this as the next dementia qualification, going deeper into dementia care.
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding End of Life Care
A same-level option for care workers who support people at the end of life.
Level 2 Diploma in Care
A workplace qualification for care workers that TQUK lists as a progression route.
What learners say
What our learners say
The flexibility was a game changer for me. I studied around my shifts and my tutor was incredibly supportive throughout.
I was nervous about going back to study after 15 years, but the platform is so easy to use and the feedback I got on assignments was genuinely useful.
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Good value and well structured. I appreciated that I could resubmit work without extra cost, really helped me improve.
Customer service was excellent. Any time I had a question it was answered within hours. Highly recommend.
I needed a qualification that actually meant something to employers. Ofqual regulation was the deciding factor, and it delivered.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is the Level 2 Dementia Care certificate regulated?
Yes. The TQUK Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care (RQF) is regulated by Ofqual and is on the Ofqual register at Level 2, qualification number 601/5360/X. It is 15 credits, 123 guided learning hours and 150 hours total qualification time. Training Qualifications UK issues the certificate, and Lift College is a TQUK recognised centre.
How long does it take?
Many people take 3 to 6 months, studying a few hours a week. The qualification is 123 guided learning hours and 150 hours total qualification time across seven short units. There is no timetable, so you move on as soon as each unit is marked.
How is it assessed?
By a portfolio of written assignments and workbook questions for each of the seven units. Your named UK tutor marks your work, and TQUK externally quality assures it. The result is pass or fail.
Are there any exams?
No. There are no exams, no timed tests and no workplace observations. Everything is written work you complete online.
What are the entry requirements?
You need to be 16 or over, and you need to be able to read and write in English, because the course is taught and assessed in English. You do not need any previous qualification or experience to start.
What does it cost?
One price covers the whole course: your named UK tutor, marking, AI Study Support, your TQUK registration and your TQUK certificate. You can pay monthly or in full, and the prices are shown on this page. Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial and is covered by our 14-day money back guarantee. Paying today, it is £29.99 a month or £269.99 in full. After the 7-day free trial, it is £39.99 a month or £399.99 in full.
Can my employer pay?
Yes. Your employer can open an organisation account with Lift College, add you and any colleagues, and pay by card or by invoice with their own PO number. Organisation accounts get 10% off every qualification against the price one person pays, and managers can see each learner's progress. An organisation place is £359.99, 10% off the £399.99 price, paid by invoice.
What can I do after this qualification?
You could use the certificate in a care worker, home carer or activities role, or go on to the TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or a Level 3 certificate in dementia care. This is a knowledge qualification: it shows you understand the principles of dementia care, and it does not on its own qualify you for a particular post. Employers decide what each role needs.
Is this a dementia awareness course?
It includes dementia awareness and goes further. Dementia awareness is the first of seven units, and the others cover person-centred care, communication, diversity, medication, behaviour and activities. If you only need a short introduction, Lift College also runs a Dementia Awareness CPD course.
Can I do a dementia course online?
Yes. You study this regulated TQUK certificate online on your phone, tablet or laptop, with a named UK tutor. All seven units are knowledge units, so there is no placement and nothing to attend in person.
Will the medication unit qualify me to give medication?
No. The unit covers the common medications used for people with dementia and how medication fits into person-centred care. Giving medication at work needs your employer's own training and a check of your competence, in line with their policy.
Is the course suitable for family carers?
Yes. You do not need to work in care to take it. Many family carers find the units on communication, behaviour and the experience of dementia help them understand what their relative is going through and how to support them.
Does the course cover the Mental Capacity Act?
None of the seven units is a unit on the law; they focus on understanding dementia and person-centred care. If you want to study the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Lift College runs a Mental Capacity Act CPD course.
Start the Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care today
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