Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care

Care, Health and Early Learning - Care
Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care (Adults)(2010/2011)
Study Method:
The programme is divided into half day classroom sessions covering each of the units individually. You will then be assessed by an assessor who will hold the A award. You will achieve the award when you have successfully demonstrated competency in both theory and practical aspects of the units.
Duration :One half day per week, over 12 weeks, overall completion (including assessment) up to one year.
Who the Course is For:
The NVQ is a vocational qualification which confirms that a candidate is competent to national standards, both in theory and practical practice.
Assessment:
You will be required to attend college to cover the theory of care. To assess your understanding of the theory, questions or assignments will be set by the college tutor and assessed by your assessor.
The assessor will work with you, assessing your performance to national standards. Different forms of evidence gathering are used.
Course Leads To:
Once you have completed a Level 2 in Care and you have gained more experience, you may progress onto the NVQ Level 3 if working in a position where you supervise others.
Entry Requirements:
You should be in paid employment in an appropriate care setting for at least 2 days per week. This should be with any adult or elderly client group.
Content:
The Level 2 programme consists of 6 units of competence, which need to be achieved in order to obtain the full qualification. The programme is divided into classroom sessions covering each of the units individually. A unit will be achieved when the candidate has successfully demonstrated competence in both the theory and practical aspects of the unit.
As the NVQ is a vocational qualification, your performance in your workplace is very important and candidates should ensure that they are experienced enough to carry out required tasks unsupervised. Anyone wishing to start a career in Care is advised to attend an Introduction to Care, and to get some voluntary experience in a care setting.

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LEVEL 2 NVQ IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE (ADULTS) (CLOSED)
Part Time
Yes
Monday (02/10/2009)
02/10/2010
642.00 (FREE for Under 19)
78.00 (FREE for Under 19)
Rush Green Campus
Q370P044-09