Course Overview
This qualification provides an ideal taster for learners who may be new to the sector or new to the world of work. It is accessible to learners who may want to understand more about working in health and social care.
You will be introduced to some basic concepts of caring, communication, safeguarding and preparation for employment in this sector.
With this introductory course, you will gain essential skills and knowledge around the areas relating to working in adult social care.
Key Features:
✓ Learn from your own home, in your own time
✓ Advanced Learner Loan available
✓ One to one Tutor support available via phone or email
Key Information:
Course Length
18 weeks
Course Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
NCFE/CACHE
What you will learn
• Principles of communication in adult social care settings
• Principles of personal development in adult social care settings
• Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings
• Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
• Duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
• Principles the role of the social care worker
• Person-centred approaches in adult social care settings
• Health and safety in social care settings
• How to handle information in social care setting
Learning Method(s)
Online materials
Paper materials
Online assessment
Paper assessment