Health and Social Care in Apprenticeship

Health and Social Care - Apprenticeship - Cadets
Course Description
The programme starts with 12 weeks in College working towards your technical certificate which has 4 modules. You will progress onto your NVQ Level 2 and Key Skills in communication, application of number and IT.The NVQ Level 2 has 4 core units and 2 optional units. You will spend spend 2 days in College and 2 days on placement working alongside NHS professionals in a range of NHS placements. (Further information from the Academy: 0151 482 5678).

Entry Requirements
Level 2 Work-based Apprenticeship learners will have to undertake a period of initial assessment, including a vocational aptitude test, and achieve between 50% and 70% in both Literacy and Numeracy Level 1 diagnostic tests.

Modules Studied:

• developing own knowledge and practice in a health and social care settting
• Supporting the care, protection and well being of individuals in a health and social care setting
• Communicationg with and completing records for individuals in a health and social care setting
• Understanding health and safety practice in a health and social care setting

Awarding Body: N/A

Level: L2

Attendance Modes: Day

Assessment: The technical certificate is assessed by a mixture of assignment, work book and role play. All units have assignments attached plus are subject to assessment of the required practical competencies demonstrated whilst on placement.

Progression Routes: You can continue your studies at a higher level or you may gain employment within the health and social care sector.

Costs: Contact college for fees

Campus: Kirkby