Health & Social Care Practice (Children & Young People)

Category:
18 Months / All Courses / Apprenticeship / Health & Social Care / Level 3 / NVQ / Part Time / Post 16 / Workbased /

The qualification is suitable for:

  •   learners aged 16+ currently working in or intending to work in the Health and Social Care sector
  •  domiciliary care workers who have not yet registered with Social Care Wales and need to do so by 2021
  •  adult care workers who have not yet registered with Social Care Wales and need to do so by 2022

The qualification will provide a thorough introduction to the principles, values and knowledge needed to work in the Health and Social Care sectors with adults and children and young people.

The content for this qualification includes the following themes:

  •   principles and values
  •   health and well-being
  •  professional practice
  •  safeguarding
  •  health and safety

The qualification is aimed at those working or hoping to work in either adult services or children and young people services.

Course Information

This qualification is practice-based and assesses learners’ knowledge and competence to practice in employment. It provides the opportunity to enrich knowledge and skills using both mandatory content and optional units in settings focused on children and young people, such as residential childcare, residential family centers or foster care. It is suitable for:

  •   learners currently in employment  within residential childcare, residential family centers or foster care
  •   learners who have completed appropriate legacy qualifications included in the Social Care Wales – Qualifications Framework for Social Care and Regulated Childcare in Wales

The Level 3 Health and Social Care Practice (Children and Young People) qualification is innovative and topical.

The content for this qualification is as follows::

  •  principles and practice
  •  safeguarding
  •  health and safety
  •  health and well-being
  •  professional practice

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

Essential Communication Skills

Essential Application of Number Skills

Two part assessment: controlled task and multiple choice confirmatory test.

Two part assessment: controlled task and multiple choice confirmatory test.

It is a requirement to attend workshops throughout the programme. Failure to do this may result in you being unable to continue this programme.

There is an expectation for employers:

  •  to actively and collectively work with learners and assessors
  •  to collaboratively undertake the selection of optional units and plan for assessment

ASSESSMENT

  •   A set of structured tasks
  •   A portfolio of evidence
  •   Professional discussion

PROGRESSION:

There may be opportunities to progress to Level 4 Preparing for Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements but learners must be at least 16 years of age.  Entry is subject to enhanced DBS check.

For Health Care Assistants and Health Care Support Workers employed in the Health & Social Care Sector. These individuals may work in a variety of settings and undertake a range of tasks within the health sector.

Equipment

  • Desirable Text Books
  • Lever Arch File
  • Stationery

Course Fees

Course Fee: 

Apprenticeship – no fee if this course is taken as an apprenticeship

Workbased course fee – £1,000 (subject to change for the new academic year)

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Disclaimer:
The College takes all reasonable steps to provide the educational services and courses as described above. Details are correct at the time of editing but may be subject to change without prior notice. Courses will not run if student numbers are insufficient. The College has the right to refuse individuals entry to courses in certain circumstances. Prospective students may be advised of more suitable alternatives, if appropriate. The entry requirements stated are those that are normally required to undertake the programme of study.

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