NVQ Health & Social Care

Course Description

The National Vocational Qualifications are competence based and therefore differ from traditional examination based courses.

NVQ Courses are based on Competence and to obtain the complete qualification for any particular level, you will be required to complete compulsory and optional units and be competent in performng your practical 'care' duties within the NVQ framework and knowledge specifications of the units.

• assessment is undertaken in the work environment
• various methods are used to assess competence
• there are no 'closed book' examinations
• they take account of previous experience
• they allow the individual to work and achieve at their own pace

Students studying NVQ Health and Social Care at Tudor College will study General English and IELTS as a continuing support to improve in their English proficiency.

Benefits

Tudor College London offers NVQ Health and Social Care Level 2. Level 3 and Level 4.

This is a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) course and is well recognised within the 'Care' industry. NVQ Level 3 is equivalent to 'A' level and students can progress to study a 'Nursing' degree course at a UK University.

Tudor College London can refer you to work experience job placement company. Tudor College London is NOT involved in obtaining work permit for students.

Course Content/Modules

Course Modules: Level 2 (4 Mandatory units + 2 optional units)
Mandatory units
1) Communicate with and complete records for individuals
2) Support the health and safety of yourself and individuals
3) Develop your knowledge and practice
4) Ensure your own actions support the care, protection and well-being of individuals

Course Modules: Level 3 (4 Mandatory units + 4 optional units)
Mandatory units
1) Promote effective Communication for and about individuals
2) Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the working environment
3) Reflect on and develop your practice
4) Promote choice, well-being and the protection of all individuals

Course Modules: Level 4 ( 4 mandatory + 4 optional units)
Mandatory Units
1) Use and develop methods and systems to communicate record and report (41)
2) Contribute to the development and maintenance of healthy and safe practices in the working environment
3) Take responsibility for the continuing professional development of self and others
4) Develop practices which promote choice, well-being and protection of all individuals

Students studying NVQ Health and Social Care at Tudor College will have the opportunity to study academic IELTS as well as General English.

Assessment

Students will be assessed externally by independent body.