Location
Workplace
Level
Level 2
Duration
13-18 months
Mode of Study
Apprenticeship
Course Overview
On completion of this apprenticeship the individual will be a competent and job-ready Healthcare Support Worker. The apprenticeship standard provides a high-level description of the skills, knowledge, values and behaviours required of
the Healthcare Support Worker apprentice (Level 2).
This course allows you to choose optional units which are suitable to your work area.
What you will Study
To complete the Apprenticeship Standard you are required to evidence the
knowledge and skill requirements of the following areas the apprenticeship
standard in a portfolio:
1. Duty 1 Act within the limits of own competence and within agreed ways of
working, following the relevant local and national standards, policies and
protocols used in the workplace
2. Duty 2 Monitor the health and well-being
of individuals in your care
3. Duty 3 Assist individuals to maximise their
independence
4. Duty 4 Contribute to the daily running and administration of
an effective and efficient service or team
5. Duty 5 Use communication
methods and techniques to overcome barriers and meet individuals’ wishes,
preferences and needs
6. Duty 6 Promote the health and wellbeing of
individuals
7. Duty 7 Record, report and store information related to
individuals
8. Duty 8 Maintain own and others’ safety at work
9. Duty 9
Maintain and further develop your own skills and knowledge
10. Duty 10
Contribute to the quality of services by participating in improvement
activities
How you will Learn
This is a work-based learning course and you must be employed in a specific occupational area to complete this course. Your Assessor will work with you to plan and assess your practical work in the workplace. The bulk of your learning will therefore be in the workplace, but training and support will be provided to ensure that you are meeting the required standard. You will work on a one-to-one basis with your Assessor, whose visits will be flexible to meet your needs and the needs of your employer.
How you will be Assessed
You must meet the appropriate skills, knowledge and behaviours prior to
taking the end-point assessment.
You will be allocated an Assessor who will visit you in your workplace and
observe you carrying out your daily tasks and duties. You will be required to
compile an electronic portfolio of evidence of your competence and knowledge,
which your Assessor will help you to prepare. You will need to work towards an
end point assessment, which includes the following components:
1. An observation of practice undertaken in the workplace and a discussion
following this
2. A portfolio of evidence completed by the apprentice with
an interview
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements except a College interview, and you
must be at least 16 years of age. However, since this qualification is assessed
in the workplace, you need a job or work placement which offers you suitable
experience and the chance to demonstrate the necessary skills. Evidence of
completing the Care Certificate.
Apprentices without Level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this prior
to taking the end-point assessment. If there is time you may be asked to attempt
your L2 in English and Maths.
Basic computer skills are essential.
Attendance Expectations
Your assessor will need to meet with you regularly to monitor your progress and to plan your assessment sessions. These meetings can take place either at your workplace or on College premises.
Further Study
Learners can progress to an apprenticeship or qualification such as the Level 3 Diploma in Care; the Lead Adult Care Worker apprenticeship; or the Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support or the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship, provided they are in a suitable job role.
Career Opportunities
This qualification will prove to employers that you are a skilled and competent support services worker and that you are interested in developing your skills.
How to Apply
If you require an application form, please contact Course Information on
01924 789111.
For Further Details Please contact Business Development on
01924 789761 or email businessdevelopment@wakefield.ac.uk
Course Groups (W)
Apprenticeship
Course Groups (W)
Services to Business
Subject Area (W)
Health, Social Care & Wellbeing
Client Group (W)
19+
Client Group (W)
16-18
Client Group (W)
Apprenticeships
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