Care NVQ Level 3

City and Guilds

Level: This is an NVQ Level 3 course.

What is the NVQ Care Level 3 course?
This NVQ Level 3 course is a nationally recognised qualification which the Government recommends for all those working in a supervisory caring role and students must be 18 years old before the start of the course.

It is designed to recognise the role you have in your workplace and give you credit for the activities you undertake there.

Course topics

• Four Core Units and Four Optional Units

NB You will be guided in your ch oice of units.

Some students may wish to enhance their NVQ with additional qualifications in Food Safety and First Aid. Please note that these will need to be booked separately through the Adult Education Centre. An additional fee will be charged.

Teaching and Learning
The first session of the course will include Level 2 and Level 3 students and will take the form of individual interviews to ascertain the appropriate level for you to study. You will then be registered and allocated a place on the sessions which are at the appropriate level for you.

You will receive a City and Guilds assessment pack during the course at College and there will be sessions to help you build your portfolio. These taught sessions at College will give you additional knowledge and skills to perform your role more effectively. You will also receive assessment visits at your place of work from your allocated assessor.

Assessment details
You will be given a City and Guilds assessment pack and you will be required to produce a portfolio which will be both internally and externally verified.

Progression
NVQ Care Level 4, once you are working in a managerial role.

Notes

Extra costs : Course book approximately £17, writing materials and notebook/A4 file

Related items
Adult Education General Information.