Level 3 Advanced 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.

Apprenticeship Level 3 (Advanced Apprenticeship)

Competence-Based Element

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Knowledge-Based Element

Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Level 3

Functional Skills Level 2

Mathematics

English

Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)

ERR is delivered using contextualised work booklets which will be assessed by your tutor.

It is expected that you will cover the ERR requirements through the completion of five mandatory outcomes.

The ERR will also be supported by the completion of your workplace induction where it is expected that the employer will identify the role and responsibilities of themselves and their employees.

On applying for certification the provider is declaring that the ERR requirements have been met.

Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)

PLTS, is a non-accredited component of the Apprenticeship Framework and will be assessed through evidence that will be produced through the accredited components of the Apprenticeship programme.

How long is the course?

2 years.

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 3 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 3

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

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

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

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

304 – Principles of implementing duty of care in health and social care (Knowledge)

206 – Understand the role of the social care worker (Knowledge)
305 – Understand person-centred approached in adult social care settings (Knowledge)

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

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

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults)

Group A

SHC31 – Promote communication in health and social care (Competence)

SHC32 – Engage in personal development in health and social care (Competence)

SHC33 – Promote equality and inclusion in health and social care (Competence)

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

SHC34 – Principles of implementing duty of care in health and social care (Knowledge)

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

HSC036 – Promote person-centred approaches in health and social care (Competence)

HSC037 – Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care (Competence)

HSC038 – Promote good practice in handling information in health and social care settings (Competence)

Plus 2 - 7 Credits from group B and a minimum of 23 Credits from group C

Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English
ERR (Employer Rights and Responsibilities)

PLTS (Personal Thinking and Learning Skills)

What does the course lead to?

The course supports progression onto other related courses including:

Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults)

OPther 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 16yrs and over and in a senior position or undertaking duties of a supervisory nature to apply for the Level 3 Advanced Apprentice programme.

You will need to be working within a Health and Social Care environment.

You will undertake an initial and diagnostic assessment for Maths and English prior to enrolment. You will need to achieve a minimum of a high level 1 in both subjects to ensure a place on the apprenticeship programme or, if you has passed Maths and English at level 2 in the last 5 years, you will be required to evidence this with certificate/s which will then result in exemption from undertaking the Maths and English tests.

You will also have complete a free writing exercise to provide evidence to demonstrate grammar and spelling.

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 102 500.00 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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