NVQ level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care

NVQ stands for ‘National Vocational Qualification’ It is a work-related award designed to recognise and support the progress of your employee’s abilities at their job. Each one reflects the skills and knowledge needed to do a particular job effectively creating greater confidence and increased motivation.

Health & Social Care NVQ Level 2/3

Registration onto the Programme

Learners will complete a skills scan questionnaire to measure their knowledge of their current job role. Learners will complete a short basic skills assessment consisting of a literacy and numeracy test. At this point the learner completes all relevant funding paperwork (minimum 2 hours)

Induction

During the 3 hour induction the assessor will introduce learners to the NVQ process and the course content. The assessor will explain the mandatory units and begin selecting optional units with each learner. The optional units will be selected based on what the candidate’s job role consists of and will be agreed by the employer.

Six Units Level 2: Four Mandatory Units and two Optional Units

Communicate with and complete records for Individual, 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 others

Two Optional Units: Which are agreed with assessor in the one to one session

Eight Units Level 3: Four Mandatory Units and four Optional Units

Promote effective communication for and about individuals Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the working

environment

Reflect on and develop your practice Promote choice, well-being and the protection of all individuals

Four Optional Units: Which are agreed with assessor in the one to one session

Course Structure

The Level 2 course will consist of 9 workshops that will take place on a regular basis over 6 months, dependant on learner.

The Level 3 course will consist of 10 workshops that will take place on a regular basis over 9 months dependant on learner.

During the class room sessions candidates receive one to one support from Assessors ensuring the work they are completing is meeting required performance and knowledge criteria and supporting candidates with special needs.

Assessment

The assessment of both Level 2 and 3 courses will consist of assessment planning, reviews, feedback and judgement record, a range of activities to illustrate work-based competence. The assessment methods used will include direct observations, reflective accounts case studies, written and oral questions, reports, witness testimonies, professional discussions and accreditation of prior learning. All the assessment methods used will go toward building the portfolio of evidence.

The assessor will support and guide throughout the course to ensure that the learner has clear understanding of the expectations from them and the evidence they need to collect and produce for their portfolio. Throughout the duration of the course the learner’s portfolio will be assessed and internally verified.