It teaches the core principles required to safely and effectively support adults. The course acts as a stepping stone to higher-level study or senior care roles.
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Overview
To achieve this qualification, learners must complete all 9 mandatory units. Learners do not need to be working or undertaking practical placements to take this qualification. -
Who is this course for?
Anyone who wants to work in adult health and social care. -
Entry Requirements
GCSE English or equivalent or proven competence in written English. -
Assessment Types
Portfolio of evidence. -
Units/Modules
The qualification covers the areas of communication, equality, diversity and inclusion, personal development, role of the social care worker, handling information, health and safety, safeguarding, duty of care and person-centred approaches. -
Benefits/Skills
This is a free course for jobs and has been allocated UCAS points. This qualification provides an ideal taster for those who may be new to the sector or new to the world of work. -
Careers/Progression
This qualification provides an ideal taster for those who may be new to the sector or new to the world of work. It is accessible to learners of all ages who may want to understand more about working in health and social care in an unsupervised capacity. It aims to introduce some basic concepts of caring and preparation for employment in the sector.