Level 2 Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care (QCF)

A health and social care apprenticeship is a combination of on and off the job training and learning, and offers the opportunity to develop a rewarding, long-term career in a growing sector.

Description

For employers, apprenticeships offer many benefits to businesses including offering practical solutions to the recruitment and retention of staff. They are designed by employers for employers and therefore reflect the changing needs of the sector.

This apprenticeship programme has been developed for individuals who are currently working within the health and social care sector or those wishing to gain employment within this sector.

It is essential for the applicant to be in paid employment, working a minimum of 16 hours per week. The minimum wage payable is £2.60 per hour. For those applicants wishing to gain employment within the health and social care sector, opportunities can be provided by Vision West Notts.

Applicants who are experienced within the health and social care sector will not be required to attend college as this will be a distance learning course using the E portfolio (Onefile).

Those applicants who are entering the health and social care sector or have limited experience of working within the sector will be required to attend delivered sessions where support will be provided in developing the applicants underpinning knowledge and awareness of the requirements for working in adult health and social care.

Throughout the programme one to one support will be provided from the assessor.

Apprenticeship Level 2 (Intermediate)

Competence Based Element
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Knowledge based element
Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Level 2
Functional Skills Level 1
MathematicsEnglish

Employment rights and responsibilities (ERR)
ERR is delivered through a combination of induction following inductions standards, the Diploma in H&SC and the knowledge qualifications as evidenced through these qualifications.

It is expected that the learner will meet all the ERR requirements through completion of the mandatory outcomes and induction to the workplace. On applying for certification the provider is declaring that the ERR requirements have been met. The SSCs will sample evidence.
Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)

How long is the course?

12 to 18 months.

How will I be assessed?

You are required to produce a portfolio of evidence on our online e-portfolio, which will contain a variety of assessments covering the criteria stipulated by the awarding body to cover the Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care and Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care.
Assessments may include:

Observations held in the working environment

Reflective accounts

Witness statements

Activity based work books

Work products

You will plan your assessments with your assessor prior to the assessment taking place.

You will be required to complete an online test for both functional skills elements

What will I study?

Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Level 2

201 – Principles of communication in adult social care settings (Knowledge)

202 – Principles of personal development in adult social care settings (Knowledge)

203 – Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings (Knowledge)

204 – Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care (Knowledge)

205 – Introduction to duty of care in health and social care (Knowledge)

206 – Understand the role of the social care worker (Knowledge)

207 – Understand person-centred approached in adult social care settings (Knowledge)

208 – Understand health and safety in social care settings (Knowledge)

209 – Understand how to handle information in social care settings (Knowledge)

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults)
SHC21 – Introduction to communication in health and social care (Competence)

SHC22 – Introduction to personal development in health and social care (Competence)

SHC23 – Introduction to equality and inclusion in health and social care (Competence)

HSC024 – Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care (Knowledge)

SHC24 – Introduction to duty of care in health and social care (Knowledge)

HSC025 – The role of the health and social care worker (Competence)

HSC026 – Implement person-centred approaches in health and social care (Competence)

HSC027 – Contribute to health and safety in health and social care (Competence)

HSC028 – Handling information in health and social care settings (Competence)

Plus 2 - 7 Credits from group B and a minimum of 15 Credits from group C
Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths and English

ERR (Employer Rights and Responsibilities)

PLTS (Personal Learning and Thinking Skills)

What does the course lead to?

The course supports progression onto other related courses, including:

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care (Adults)

Other care-related short courses

This course also complements others available at Vision West Nottinghamshire College, listed in the adult course guide and online.

Entry requirements

You will need to be aged 16 years and over to apply for the apprenticeship programme.

The applicant will undertake an initial and diagnostic assessment for Maths and English and a free writing exercise prior to enrolment. The applicant will need to achieve level 1 in both subjects to ensure a place on the apprenticeship programme.

Applicants who have already obtained Maths and English at level 1 or above in the last 5 years will be required to provide certificate/s at the enrolment stage which will exempt the applicants from undertaking the diagnostic and both Maths and English components of the framework.

Due to the nature of the vulnerability of the clients that require support within the health and social care sector, applicants should be aware that it is a requirement to undergo an enhanced CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check. It is the responsibility of the employer to carry out the CRB and certain offences may disqualify applicants from employment.

How much does it cost?

19+ Co-funded: £50016-18: Fully Funded - No cost

When does it start?

Day Start End Start date Weeks Total fee Dis fee VAR VAR VAR VAR 76 500.00 N/A

How do I apply?

Contact:

Programme Area Leader
Emma Brown- 01623 413596
emma.brown@wnc.ac.uk

Curriculum Manager
Ann Ramsay- 01623 413356
ann.ramsay@wnc.ac.uk

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