Health & Social Care NVQ Level 2

Course Level Level 2

Description
This programme which leads to the award of a Level 2 National Vocational Qualification in Care, is based on a unit approach. Core units are the basis of the award with specialist units offered to allow candidates to match the qualifications to their jobs.

It is aimed at care assistants who work under supervision in a variety of care settings.


Course Length
The programme of underpinning knowledge is 1 year part-time. Assessments will take place during this time at allocated points in your course.

What will I study?
There are four mandatory units:

Communicate with and complete records for individuals

Support the health and safety of yourself and individuals

Develop your knowledge and practice

Ensure your own actions support the care, protection and well-being of individuals

To achieve the award the candidate selects two option units to suit your job role. Advice will be given by the course tutors as to which option units to select.


How will I learn?
The underpinning knowledge is delivered using a variety of methods. Individual tutorials, small and large group work, projects, case studies, discussion and examination of work practices. Students are encouraged to develop study techniques which will allow them to gather knowledge from a range of sources.

How will I be assessed?
Candidates are assessed in their own workplace. Candidates submit a portfolio of evidence. This evidence can be direct observation check lists/comments, photographs, audio recordings, diaries, written case studies and accounts, etc. Candidates are helped to prepare their portfolio by College tutors.

Where could it lead?
BTEC NVQ Care Level 3/Senior Care Positions