Health And Safety - NVQ Level 3
NVQ
In Preston
Description
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Type
NVQ
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Location
Preston
Mandatory units include: Legal and organisational requirements for care work. Building relationships and promotion communication strategies. The promotion of rights, choices, equality, diversity, confidentiality and protection of vulnerable adults. Professional development and reflective practice. Optional units (depending on experience and job role): Administration of medications. Undertaking.
Important information
Government funding available
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About this course
A total of 18 months recent care work experience. NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care or an equivalent form of recent study. An informal interview with the NVQ Care Team. Undergo a standard CRB check.
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Course programme
Health & Social Care - NVQ Level 3
Course ID:
PC03188
Academy:
Health, Social Care & Early Years
Introduction:
This course provides the opportunity to develop practical skills and knowledge at a supervisory level. This includes updating existing knowledge and skills and developing new ones. The NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is a highly practical-based and nationally recogised qualification much sought after by employers.
Study Mode & Location:
This one year Part-Time+ course can be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.
This course is also available to be studied at an employers workplace. Contact the advice centre for further details.
Course Content:
Mandatory units include:
- Legal and organisational requirements for care work.
- Building relationships and promotion communication strategies.
- The promotion of rights, choices, equality, diversity, confidentiality and protection of vulnerable adults.
- Professional development and reflective practice.
Optional units (depending on experience and job role):
- Administration of medications.
- Undertaking physiological measurements (BP, Pulse).
- Obtaining venus blood samples.
- Undertaking gastric tube feeding.
- Therapeutic group activities.
- Manual handling.
- Risk assessments.
Assessment:
There is no examination. Evidence of competent performance and development of knowledge and skills is assessed by the production of a portfolio. Guidance, support and observation of performance will be provided throughout to achieve this. Other evidence generated may include assignments, case studies, projects, written observation questions, witness testimonies and self-reflected accounts.
Careers & Progression Opportunities:
Successful completion of this course will enable students to progress into nurse training, NVQ Level 4 Health & Social Care; become registered managers or NVQ Care Assessors or to employment as a Senior Care postholder in a residential home.
How To Apply
You will need to complete a Further Education Application Form. These will be available from mid-May.
Many courses have limited places so please return your application form as soon as possible. Following acceptance of your application, the earliest you may enrol is mid-June.
Part-Time+ Course Benefits
Part-Time+ courses are ideal if you are looking to return to education, change career or progress to higher level studies. Courses last between 11 and 18 hours per week, for a full year and fit in with school hours and holidays. They offer:
- support with accessing a variety of funds including an Adult Learning Grant of up to £30 per week.
- a bursary meaning there are reduced tuition fees.
- childcare support.
- transport to and from College.
- an individual development plan to guide you to your next step.
- personal tutor support throughout your course.
Help, Advice & Further Information
If you know of someone who would like to study a course at Preston College but their first language is not English, please contact the Advice Centre on their behalf to discuss the options available.
Opening Hours:
Mon-Thur 9am-7.30pm (9am-5pm during College holidays)
Fri 9.30am-4.30pm
The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the time of production. Preston College however, reserves the right to alter or amend the details contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers.
Health And Safety - NVQ Level 3