Part Time Day Certificate for Health Trainers

Health and Care Certificate for Health Trainers

Course Description
This award is structured so the candidate will achieve 4 mandatory units. These include: Introduction to the roles and responsibilities of a Health Trainer (U301), Establishing and developing relationships with communities while working as a Health Trainer (U302), Communicate with individuals about promoting their health and wellbeing while working as a Health Trainer (U303), Enable individuals to change their behaviour to improve their health and wellbeing while working as a Health Trainer (U304). This course also provides knowledge and skills necessary to practice in the field of health and social care. Students will be supported with assignments and setting up portfolios.

Entry Requirements
Candidates must have some knowledge or work experience within the health & social care sector. You must also have good communication skills, aged over 16 years of age and have the required literacy and numeracy skills required to complete a Level 3 VRQ. You will be completing a work placement or currently working within the health sector.

Assessment Methods
Candidates will be required to complete a portfolio of evidence. Evidence will include observations in the work place by an assessor at the College as well as other evidence including: written assignments, professional discussion, APL ? training and personal statements.

Progression
On completion of the qualification candidates will have national recognition that they have met the full requirements of the Health Trainer role. In some areas individuals may progress into Senior Health Trainer roles, which some local organisations have developed, or other health improvement posts.

Qualifications
City and Guilds Health Trainer Level 3

Course code G553A1Q
Time table Part Time Day
Hours
Weeks 22
Duration 11 weeks
Campus Tower Road
Start date 15/10/2009
End date 29/04/2010
Qualification Code G553A1Q
Fees £228.00 includes registration and examination fees