All Wales Induction Framework (AWIF)

All Wales Induction Framework (AWIF)
All Wales Induction Framework (AWIF)
Designed for those new to roles in Social Care or the Healthcare support sector.
Is this course right for me?
This qualification is designed to provide employees who are new to an organisation, or role, with a solid foundation in the Health and Social Care sectors. It will deliver a thorough understanding of the crucial knowledge, skills and values needed for these roles, ensuring employees are equipped to practise safely and effectively.
This is a 5 day course that is completed online – dates available upon request.
Any questions?
If you have any questions about this course, please do not hesitate to contact our work-based learning team on 01437 753 141 or via email l.breckon@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
What are the entry requirements?
- No formal entry requirements
- You will be expected to be in relevant job role
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Learners must be at least 16 years old
Current student - what are the entry requirements?
- Not applicable
What will I learn?
This qualifications covers the following sections:
- Sections 1 & 2: Principles and values of health and social care
- Sections 3 & 4: Health and well-being
- Section 5: Professional practice as a health and social care worker
- Section 6: Safeguarding individuals
- Section 7: Health and safety in health and social care
Will I need to study additional English & Maths skills?
You may need to study an additional skills course depending on:
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
Click below to find out what skills course you may be taking at College.
If you are studying a Workbased qualification:
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications
All other courses:
- Upskilling Destination Programme – an hour and half session a week developing essential research skills, critical thinking, and academic writing techniques, supporting literacy, numeracy, digital literacy and employability skills
- A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
For English:
- A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
For Maths:
- A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
- A two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
Learners studying on a Jobs Growth Wales (JGW+) programme will be timetabled into literacy and numeracy sessions. To discuss the opportunity of attending a GCSE resit programme, in addition to their JGW+ timetable, please contact skills@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
Can I do this course in Welsh?
Learners have the option to complete course assessment/assignments or elements of the course through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. Visit our Welsh Language in the College page to find out what else is available to you.
How will I be assessed?
- Internal assessment
What can I do next?
Successful completion of this course could fast track you to Level 2 Health and Social Care: Core.
Following successful completion of this course learners could look to progress to a higher level course at the College, seek an appropriate Apprenticeship or go directly into employment.
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- You will need your own device/laptop and a good internet connection
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Are there any additional costs?
- No additional costs
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
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Sports Academy: While on this course you may be able to join our Sports Academy, if you have a talent for sport, find out what we offer on our Sports Academy page.