Health and Social Care Apprenticeship (Level 2)
Course
In St Helens
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Location
St helens
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
The health and social care sector is a vital industry that works to ensure the health and welfare of vulnerable people. This may involve working in nursing homes with the elderly, supporting children or young people facing difficult circumstances, or even offering advice within a health care setting.
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Start date
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About this course
You will normally need at least grade C or above in your English and maths GCSEs.
If you don't have these, don't worry. You can work towards your functional skills in English and maths alongside your apprenticeship training at St Helens College.
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Subjects
- Health and Social Care
- Care Education
- Functional skills
- Brain Injuries
- Adult Social Care
- Functional Skills English
- Rights and choices
- Employment Responsibilities
- Infection diagnosis
- Communicate
Course programme
What type of work will I do and what qualifications will I gain?
Although apprenticeships will vary depending on your entry level and your employer, you will gain a range of skills from the varying tasks you complete, these could include:
- Infection diagnosis and control
- Understanding the impact of acquired brain injuries
- Understanding the rights and choices for individuals with dementia while minimising risks
- Handling information in health and social care settings
- Working under supervision and alongside health and social care professionals
You will also gain the following qualifications:
- Competence Qualification - Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (City and Guilds)
- Knowledge Qualification - Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (City and Guilds)
- Level 2 Award in Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health, Social Care (City and Guilds)
- Level 1 Functional Skills Maths (NCFE)
- Level 1 Functional Skills English (NCFE)
Additional information
Health and Social Care Apprenticeship (Level 2)