Health and Social Care (Adults) Intermediate Apprenticeship
Level 2Course Overview
Part Time
Certificate
Certificate
This qualification will be of interest to you if you are working in a residential or nursing home, domiciliary support or supported living within the Health and Social Care industry. There are three pathways available: generic, dementia and learning disabilities. The qualification will be delivered in the workplace to demonstrate competence and knowledge to achieve the Diploma>
Qualification Structure: To achieve the full qualification you will need to achieve 46 credits from a combination of mandatory and optional units. Mandatory Units: • Induction to communication in health and social care • Introduction to personal development in health and social care • Introduction to equality and inclusion in health and social care • Introduction to duty of care in health and social care • Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care • The role of the health and social care worker • Implement person-centred approaches in health and social care • Contribute to health and safety in health and social care • Handle information in health and social care setting Selection of Optional Units: • The principles of infection prevention and control • Causes and spread of infection • Provide support for mobility • Support independence in the tasks of daily living • Provide support for journeys • Support care plan activities • Support individuals to eat and drink • Support individuals to meet personal care needs • Move and position individuals in accordance to plan of care • Provide support for sleep • Support individuals to live at home • Provide active support Benefits of gaining this qualification: • Obtain a recognised qualification • Up to date skills and knowledge • Proven motivation to succeed within the industry/sector • Increased progression opportunity within the industry This qualification will take a minimum of 6 months to complete, although depending upon the individual this may be completed within a shorter timescale. For more information please contact the Business Hub on 01452 563400.
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No formal entry criteria required but must be able to achieve a Level 2 qualification. All applicants are assessed at interview to ensure correct level of study. Prior qualifications or experiences in a relevant job will be taken into consideration.
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Progression onto the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) RQF
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To register your interest, please call Student Services on 0345 1 55 2020
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