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This qualification promotes self confidence and further study for learners, as well as encouragement to consider a career in health and social care.
This course covers the knowledge and skills required to work in adult care worker roles such as Adult Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker and Personal Assistant in a range of settings. This role is suitable for anyone not yet employed in a relevant role, but looking to start work in a social care role.
The aims of the qualifications are to enable learners
To promote the skills required for learner self-confidence and further study
To encourage learners to consider a career in health and social care
To reward the achievement of learners for the skills that they have developed
What are the course entry requirements?
Before you join this course, you will have to attend an initial assessment session to identify your English and maths levels. You must be working towards Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Functional Skills Level 1 in maths. If you meet the English and maths requirements you will be invited to an interview with a teacher to confirm your suitability for the course. The interview may be in person or online.
How is the qualification delivered and assessed?
This course is delivered face to face in Arndale House. During this course you will build an e-portfolio of work where you will demonstrate your knowledge and understanding through activities and assignments. You will be given a completion date for your portfolio and you must be completed by this date or you risk not achieving.
Further Progression
Successful completion of a Level 2 qualification could lead to progression to a Level 3 qualification or you may be recommended to upskill your English, maths or ICT before doing this. You may also be able to progress within employment in a variety of roles.