PREPARING TO WORK IN ADULT SOCIAL CARE - LEVEL 2 COURSE

NVQ

Distance

£ 250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    NVQ Level 2

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Class hours

    200h

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Gain a full QCF listed Level 2 qualification

The Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care - Level 2 Course is for students who are looking to work in or are new to working in adult social care. The course leads to a QCF Level 2 Certificate Qualification.

Important information

Documents

  • Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (QCF) - Level 2 Course.pdf

Facilities

Location

Start date

Distance Learning

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

The aims of this course are to allow students to develop a knowledge and understanding of the following aspects of working in Adult Social Care:

Communication
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Personal development
Role of the social worker
Handling information
Health & safety
Safeguarding
Duty of Care
Person centred approaches

There is no prior learning knowledge or experience required to take this course.

On successful completion of this course, students will receive a Level 2 QCF Certificate Qualification with 20 Credits.

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Subjects

  • Social Worker
  • Equal Opportunities
  • Diversity Awareness
  • IT
  • Communication Skills
  • Health & Safety
  • Safeguarding
  • Equality
  • Duty of Care
  • Adult Social Care

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Course programme

The course includes the following units:

Unit 1 - Principles of personal development in adult social care settings

Learning Outcomes: Understand what is required for good practice in adult social care roles, Understand how learning activities can develop knowledge, skills and understanding, Know how a personal development plan can contribute to own learning and development.

Unit 2 - Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings

Learning Outcomes: Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion, Know how to work in an inclusive way, Know how to access information, advice and support about diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination.

Unit 3 - Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care

Learning Outcomes: Know how to recognise signs of abuse, Know how to respond to suspected or alleged abuse, Understand the national and local context of safeguarding and protection from abuse, Understand ways to reduce the likelihood of abuse, Know how to recognise and report unsafe practices.

Unit 4 - Introduction to duty of care in health, social care or children's and young people's settings

Learning Outcomes: Understand the implications of duty of care, Understand support available for addressing dilemmas that may arise about duty of care, Know how to respond to complaints.

Unit 5 - Understand the role of the social care worker

Learning Outcomes: Understand working relationships in social care settings, Understand the importance of working in ways that are agreed with the employer, Understand the importance of working in partnership with others.

Unit 6 - Understand person-centred approaches in adult social care settings

Learning Outcomes: Understand person-centred approaches for care and support, Understand how to implement a person-centred approach in an adult social care setting, Understand the importance of establishing consent when providing care or support, Understand how to encourage active participation, Understand how to support an individual's right to make choices, Understand how to promote an individual's well-being.

Unit 7 - Understand health and safety in social care settings

Learning Outcomes: Understand the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in social care settings, Understand the use of risk assessments in relation to health and safety, Understand procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness, Know how to reduce the spread of infection, Know how to move and handle equipment and other objects safely, Understand the principles of assisting and moving an individual, Know how to handle hazardous substances, Know environmental safety procedures in the social care setting, Know how to manage stress, Understand procedures regarding handling medication, Understand how to handle and store food safely.

Unit 8 - Understand how to handle information in social care settings

Learning Outcomes: Understand the need for secure handling of information in social care settings, Know how to access support for handling information in social care settings.

Unit 9 - Principles of communication in adult social care settings

Learning Outcomes: Understand why communication is important in adult social care settings, Understand how to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of an individual, Understand how to reduce barriers to communication, Understand confidentiality in adult social care settings.

PREPARING TO WORK IN ADULT SOCIAL CARE - LEVEL 2 COURSE

£ 250 VAT inc.