Health and Social Care (Residential)

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body

Apprenticeship - City & Guilds

Level

Level Two

What's it all about?

As an apprentice you will gain valuable experience and occupational competence within your workplace setting. You will be employed and your job role will include working with individuals to support and assist them with their physical or emotional care, daily living needs or maintaining their independence. Most of your training/learning will take place within your workplace.

Progression

• Apprenticeship at higher level through City College Plymouth.
• Part time Level 3 in Health and Social Care.

This new suite of health and social care units will support progression in employment in the following specialist areas:

adult residential care
domiciliary work
drugs and alcohol work
mental health work
youth justice work
rehabilitation work (especially for people with sensory impairments)
some generic areas of health social work
dementia care.

Entry Requirements

Acceptance on this course will be determined through interview via the Work-based Learning department and vocational assessment carried out by the childcare team at Goschen.

Duration

15 months

Business Benefits

Apprenticeships allow you to invest in your business's future. By taking on an apprentice you can acquire specialist skills for your business that will allow you to keep abreast of new legislations and policies whilst getting to know the abilities of your apprentice who at the end of their programme may have potential to progress within your organisation and undertake a higher level of responsibility.

Run On Demand?

Yes

Roll On Roll Off?

Yes

Are there any exams?

Certificate: continuous assessment both on and off-the-job to record your practical skills and knowledge.

Course Content

What does the course involve?

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care:

You will need to achieve the full 46 credits from completing mandatory units and a selection of option units. The optional units will be decided in negotiation with your assessor based on your job role within your organisation. Units will include:

communicate with, and complete records for individuals
support the health and safety of yourself and individuals
safeguarding
plan care activities
support individuals in their daily living.

Functional Skills in Maths, Literacy and ICT

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Personal Learning and Thinking Skills

When can I study?

You will have to attend specific College workshops as required at Goschen

Course Facts

This course is run on a roll on roll off/run on demand basis, enrolments available throughout the year. . Please contact us for further information on 01752 305300 or e-mail info@cityplym.ac.uk.