Health and Social Care Intermediate Apprenticeship
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In Colchester
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Location
Colchester
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Different dates available
The Health and Social Care Intermediate Apprenticeship programme is suitable for anyone working or wishing to work in a care support role within a health or social care setting. You will undertake a level 2 (or if in the appropriate job role level 3) Diploma in Health and Social Care.
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About this course
The course combines developing your practical and theoretical skills, together with experience gained in the workplace.
Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2. Units include:
Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
Communication
Health and Safety
Equality and Diversity
Additional Units Tailored to Vocational Requirements
Employment Rights and Responsibilities
Functional Skills at Level 1/2 in English and Maths (if applicable)
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Subjects
- IT
- Health and Social Care
- Skills and Training
- English
- Maths
- Team Training
Course programme
The Health and Social Care Intermediate Apprenticeship programme is suitable for anyone working or wishing to work in a care support role within a health or social care setting. You will undertake a level 2 (or if in the appropriate job role level 3) Diploma in Health and Social Care.
Who is the course for?
The course is aimed at learners aged 16 or over who wish to gain employment within the Health and Social Care sector to include, carer or support worker. Completion of this qualification could then lead to progression to a senior care worker within your chosen setting.
What will I learn?
The course combines developing your practical and theoretical skills, together with experience gained in the workplace.
Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2. Units include:
- Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
- Communication
- Health and Safety
- Equality and Diversity
- Additional Units Tailored to Vocational Requirements
- Employment Rights and Responsibilities
- Functional Skills at Level 1/2 in English and Maths (if applicable)
Which award will I achieve?
Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2/3, Employment Rights and Responsibilities and Functional Skills at Level 1/2 in English and Maths.
How will I be assessed?
The above modules will be assessed practically and through written assessments. This is a practical course where learners will provide evidence through case studies, tasks, professional discussions and Q & A’s along with observations done with your assessor.
What are the entry requirements?
Candidates should have a strong interest in the area of health or social care. They will need to be dedicated and committed to their study and be responsible for their own learning. It will be necessary to attend an interview with the Apprenticeships team and be asked to complete basic skills assessments in English and Mathematics. GCSE grades A-C in Maths and English desirable but must be willing to achieve Level 1 or 2 in functional skills if they do not have the grades.
What next?
Possible progression to a level 3 qualification, advanced Apprenticeship or a specialist pathway. Career pathways may include progression within specialist roles such as care worker, support or outreach worker.
Attendance
All learning will take place in the work place with regular visits from your assessor. If you do not have Maths and English grades you would need to attend Functional Skills classes at times to be arranged.
Requirements in the workplace
- Access to a wide range of experiences in a Health and Social Care setting
- Skilled and knowledgeable staff in placement.
- Modern equipment and current practices.
How To Apply
Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:
Admissions
Colchester Institute
Sheepen Road
Colchester
CO3 3LL
Admissions
The College at Braintree
Church Lane
Braintree
CM7 5SN
If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.
Applying for an Apprenticeship
Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses & Apprenticeships (PDF)
Considering an apprenticeship?
Many young people look to an apprenticeship to gain valuable skills directly in the workplace.
You can apply for both an apprenticeship, and a full-time course as your back up,
but note that you will need to do some research to find an employer willing to take you on as an apprentice
if you do not already have one.
If you are applying for an apprenticeship please use the application form above,
ensuring you complete section 4 of the form. In order to start your apprenticeship you must have an employer
ready to complete your apprenticeship with.
Please contact our Apprenticeship Hub team on 01206 712412 or
apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk
or visit our Apprenticeships Section
for details and support when finding an employer. If you already have an employer please include
their contact details in section 4 of the application form. If you require any more information about
the apprenticeships we offer, please click "Read more..." below:
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