About the qualification
Qualification Number: 601/5542/5
SFJ Awards Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes
The Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes is a knowledge-based qualification for individuals who wish to gain formal recognition of their knowledge and understanding of the care and management of diabetes. There is no requirement for learners to have access to a workplace. By completing the four mandatory units, learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of diabetes, the prevention and early intervention of Type 2 diabetes, the initial care of diabetes and the treatment and management of diabetes.
The objectives of the qualification include preparing learners to progress to a qualification in the same subject area but at a higher level or requiring more specific knowledge, skills and understanding, meeting relevant programmes of learning, preparing learners for employment and supporting a role in the workplace.
Qualification Withdrawal
This qualification is now being withdrawn. No further learners can be registered after 30 November 2022. All certifications of learners already registered on the qualification must be complete by 30 November 2023.