Health & Social Care Level 2

Duration – Up to 6 Months

Contents
A work based qualification, designed to recognise and grow individual skills, knowledge and competence. The syllabus covers all areas of the provision of Health & Social care to individuals in all settings.

Target Participant Group
This NVQ is designed for all carers and care staff.SynopsisNVQ’s are designed to recognise a candidate’s competence at work by assessing and evaluating performance. Candidates will work closely with a single appointed assessor to identify current knowledge, agree targets and how to achieve them. Assessment and evaluation will normally take place at the candidate’s place of work, by means of observation, questioning and occasionally collected evidence of knowledge and competence.

For a full award candidates must complete the following 4 core units

1. Communicate with and complete records for individuals.
2. Support the Health & Safety of yourself and individuals.
3. Develop your knowledge and practice.
4. Ensure your own actions support the care. Protection and the well being of the individual.

Plus two optional units which are chosen to fit in with current work role.Candidates and Employers will receive a resource pack, containing lots of useful information, regular visits from assessor, support for the employer and progress reports.

Health & Social Care Level 3

Contents: A work based qualification, designed to recognise and grow individuals skills, knowledge and competence. The syllabus covers all areas of the provision of Health and Social Care to individuals in all settings

Target Participant Group
This NVQ is designed for Senior Support Workers and Team Leaders

Synopsis
NVQ’s are designed to recognise a candidates competence at work by assessing and evaluating performance. Candidates will work closely with an appointed assessor to identify current knowledge and agree targets and how to achieve them. Assessment and evaluation will take place at the candidates place of work, by means of observation, questioning, discussion and reflection.

For a full award, candidates must complete 4 core units which are:

1. Promote effective communication for and about individuals
   
2. Promote, monitor and maintain health , safety and security in the working environment
   
3. Reflect on and develop your practice
   
4. Promote choice, well-being and the protection of all individuals

Plus 4 optional units which are chosen to fit in with current job role.Candidates and employers will receive a resource pack, containing lots of useful information, regular visits from assessor, support for the employer and progress reports.

Duration: 8 months