Level Two Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
This Apprenticeship is suitable for those working in roles such as a care worker, activity worker or personal assistant. The setting could be a residential or nursing home, domiciliary care, a day centre or a person s own home. Some clinical settings may also be suitable.
What will I study?
Mandatory units must include:
- Safeguarding and protection
- Responsibilities of care worker
- Communication in a care setting
- Duty of care
- Handle information
- Personal development
- Equality and diversity
- Health and Safety
- Person - centred care
Optional units can include:
- Causes and spread of infection
- Dementia Awareness
- Meeting personal care needs
- Move and position individuals
- Support individuals to eat and drink
And many other topics from optional units
How will I be assessed?
Through achievement of the level 2 diploma and through end point assessment. The synoptic end point assessment will include two distinct components. Firstly, the completion of a situational judgement test answered through a multiple-choice exercise and secondly a professional discussion.
How will the course be delivered?
Weekly attendance at college for Health and Social Care theory and functional skills lessons.
Mixture of work-based and progress assessment both written and observational to be completed in workplace.
Entry requirements
Undertake the Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service process and provide the result prior to starting.
The individual must meet the 15 standards as set out in the Care Certificate. The Care Quality Commission expect that providers that employ healthcare assistants and social care support workers follow these standards to make sure new staff are supported, skilled and assessed as competent to carry out their roles.
What next?
This apprenticeship provides an ideal entry into the occupation and supports progression within the sector. Once undertaking additional responsibility within the workplace, it is possible to progress onto the Level 3 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship.
Additional information
You could progress to a level 3 care course or apprenticeship.
For start dates and fees, consult the relevant course guides below or you can request a prospectus by post.
