• LevelLevel 2
  • FT/PTPT
  • Duration14 Weeks
  • Awarding bodyNCFE CACHE

Overview

This qualification will support learners to develop the knowledge and skills required to work in a range of clinical healthcare support settings and in health and adult care environments. The qualification is formed of mandatory and optional units. The mandatory units cover core competencies, while the optional units allow learners to choose from a variety of areas to tailor the qualification to their needs and interests, and to reflect the context of their work. It covers a wide range of areas including dementia awareness, mental health and well-being, supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and healthcare procedures. The content is also aligned with the knowledge and skills required for the Adult Care Worker and Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship standards.

Course Information

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For more information call Course Information on
01642 333333 or email courseinfo@mbro.ac.uk.

1st February Wednesday & Thursday 10am - 2.30pm

Entry requirements

Learners should be at least 19 years old. Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement to be able to show competence in both knowledge and skills. 100% attendance is required to pass the course.

All units are internally assessed. Assessment enables the learner’s workplace practice to
provide evidence for individual units, as well as the whole qualification through a portfolio
of evidence. Methods of assessment could include:

• direct observation of learner by Assessor
• witness evidence when directed by the sector skills assessment strategy
• professional discussion
• reflection on own practice in real work environments
 • written assignments
• learner’s own work products.

The content of the qualification links with the knowledge and skills required for the Adult
Care Worker and Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship standards. Upon completion, learners can enter either the adult care or health workforces. The content is applicable to a variety of roles, including:


 • adult care worker
 • healthcare assistant/support worker
 • personal assistant.

Tuition fees are free if you are a UK or home- fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course. If you are aged 19 or over, you may be required to pay fees depending on your residency status, educational background and personal circumstances. Many people qualify for free tuition fees, for more information please contact Course Information on 01642 333333. Level 2 Entitlement: If you are aged 19 - 23 on the start date of the course and this is your first full Level 2 qualification, the course is free if you are studying for an entry or Level 1 qualification (except Basic Skills) where a step from Basic Skills is needed in order to progress to a first full Level 2 course or this is a first full Level 2 qualification.
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