NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
NVQ
In London
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NVQ
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Location
London
Suitable for: The NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is aimed at those who are working 16 hours per week in a caring role for more than one person. Recommended for assistant care workers or those working in residential, nursing and learning and physical disability homes
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Government funding available
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About this course
No formal qualifications required, although candidates must have completed a formal induction to the work place. Prior knowledge is required and candidates must work in a Care role for 16 or more hours per week. Mandatory training for the candidate must have been identified and completed where appropriate. Candidates must be committed, enthusiastic, motivated and be able to work on their own and as part of a care team.
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Course programme
NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
A nationally recognised and flexible qualification that enables candidates to gain the practical skills needed to be an effective care worker. Candidates will increase in confidence, personal growth and development, which can enhance the Quality of Care provided by care homes.
The award is structured so that a learner will achieve six units. For learners employed in a social care setting inspected by Commission for Social Care Inspection, learners must complete four core units and two optional units. For learners employed in a setting regulated by Skills for Health, learners must complete two core units and two optional units, plus a further two units selected from either the core or option group. (Please note employers and assessment centres will advise on selecting the most suitable units for each learner.)
Candidates are enrolled and registered with OCR. The induction session covers an introduction to NVQ, the assessment process and what the candidate will be covering in the next workshops. At the end of the session the learner is provided with their „Getting Started with NVQ‟ workbook.
Assessment and qualifications
A qualified Careconnect Work Based Assessor will assess the skills and competence in the workplace. NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care Qualification.
Next Steps
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. A1 Assessor award
NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care