All Wales Induction Framework (AWIF)
All Wales Induction Framework (AWIF)
All Wales Induction Framework (AWIF)
Are you a Social Care or Healthcare Support worker? If you are new to your role in this sector, or just new to your organisation, you can complete your AWIF with us.
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
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?
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
If you are studying a construction/trade course (brickwork, carpentry, electrical or plumbing):
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications
All other courses:
- Wales Essential Skills Toolkit (WEST) in upskilling / Lessons in Financial Education
- A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
- A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course
- A one year GCSE START upskilling course
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.