Health and Social Care | Academy of Training, Plymouth, Devon

Health & Social Care of Adults

QUALIFICATION: City and Guilds NVQ Level 2 and Level 3.

LEVEL 2

DURATION OF LEVEL 2: The anticipated duration of this course will vary between 6 - 15 months depending on the funding route.

AIM OF THE COURSE LEVEL 2: To equip the learner with the necessary knowledge and practical skills required to work independently in a variety of care environments.

ENTRY AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS LEVEL 2:

There are no formal entry requirements for this course and all learners are subject to an initial assessment and skill scan.
Learners are expected to possess good communications skills.
Learners should be literate and numerate and demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team.
A work placement is required (which Academy of Training will help to secure) and learners will be supported by their employer.
The employer should allow you to attend all classroom based activities and learning sessions provided by the Academy. These provide the opportunity to develop knowledge based skills.
The employer will be actively involved with planning the ongoing training and support necessary for the learner to achieve the qualification.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN LEVEL 2:

The appropriate Health and Safety requirements for working in Care
The importance of appropriate verbal and non verbal communication skills
The care and protection of vulnerable adults
Best practice in the care of adults

LEVEL 3

DURATION OF LEVEL 3: The anticipated duration of this course will vary between 12 - 15 months depending on the funding route.

AIM OF THE COURSE LEVEL 3: To demonstrate your competence and gain the skills required in a supervisory and supporting role

ENTRY AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS LEVEL 3:

Literacy Level 2
You need to be working in a supervisory or supporting role
Experience in care
The employer will be actively involved with planning the ongoing training and support necessary for the learner to achieve

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN LEVEL 3:

Understanding the impacts of external legislative bodies
To develop your supporting role and resposibilities
Research
You will learn to develop your own practice and support others in developing theirs

DELIVERY: Flexible teaching and learning programmes designed to suit individual and business needs, on- and off-the-job training and assessment.

ASSESSMENT: Assessment is by observation of the learner on the job, portfolio monitoring and both oral and written questioning. There is no examination at the end of course.