Course Summary
This diploma covers essential topics such as understanding the role of a care worker, promoting person-centred approaches, communication skills for effective care delivery, safeguarding and protecting individuals, and promoting health and well-being. The course emphasizes practical skills and theoretical knowledge to support learners in providing compassionate and professional care to individuals across the lifespan and in various care settings. Completion of this diploma equips learners with valuable competencies to contribute to the well-being and quality of life of individuals in their care.
This is aone year course and will be delivered in person and online. This course is free subject to meeting eligibility criteria such as being aged 19 years or older.
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Key Topics
This qualification will support learners to develop the knowledge and skills required to work in a range of clinical healthcare support settings and in adult care environments.
Assessment
Students enrolled onto this course will be allocated an Assessor/Tutor. All units will be individually internally assessed using a range of assessment methods. Assessment will be Internally Quality Assured (IQA) and Externally Quality Assured (EQA) by the Awarding Organisation.
The different types/methods of assessment will be discussed between student and Assessor/Tutor.
Progression
You can progress onto another adult education course.
Entry Requirements
While there are no strict entry requirements for this qualification, students will need to complete initial and diagnostic assessments in English and maths to determine the level of the course.