Course description
This qualification is based on the Care Certificate Standards and develops the knowledge and skills needed when working in adult social care settings in England. It is designed for all learners working in adult social care and is being introduced to the sector to:
- Raise the level of knowledge and skills in the workforce and improve skills gaps within the sector by supporting more employers to access a recognised qualification
- Improve portability and reduce the need for repeat training and assessment when people move roles • standardise how the Care Certificate Standards are delivered across settings (this is also applicable to learners working in a health setting when supporting adult social care patients)
- Ensure members of the care workforce feel recognised, valued and invested in
- Ensure the workforce has the support they need to provide safe and effective care
- Allow care workers to experience rewarding careers with opportunities to develop and progress, both now and in the future
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Aged 19 or older at enrolment (advised, but not mandatory to complete English and Maths)
Training Course Content
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Understand Own Role and Responsibilities in Adult Social Care
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Personal Development in Adult Social Care Settings
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Duty of Care in Adult Social Care
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Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights in Adult Social Care
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Work in a Person-Centred Way
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Communication in Adult Social Care
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Privacy and Dignity in Adult Social Care Settings
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Support Individuals to Meet Nutrition and Hydration Needs
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Awareness of Mental Health Conditions and Dementia
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Safeguarding Adults
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Safeguarding Children
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Health, Safety and Principles of Basic Life Support
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Handling Information
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Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
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Awareness of Learning Disability and Autism
Course delivery details
Assessment method:
Internally assessed and externally quality assured portfolio of evidence.
Work/industry placement experience:
Learners must spend a minimum of 40 hours working, volunteering or on practical placement to be able to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
Rules of combination:
To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve 15 mandatory units.
Regulation information:
This is a regulated qualification.
The regulated number for this qualification is: 610/4131/2.
Why choose Virtue Learning Hub Solutions
Over 85% of users who enroll in Virtue Learning Hub Solutions courses successfully complete their training, significantly higher than the industry average of 40-60%.
Virtue Learning Hub Solutions offers a range of specialized courses across various industries, including Education and Training, Healthcare, Childcare, and Supporting Teaching and Learning.
90% of learners report high satisfaction with the course content and structure, citing the interactive modules and real application examples as key benefits.
Expenses
For this qualification funding is available for non-regulated members in direct care roles, including agency staff.
This includes:
- activities workers
- care workers.
- personal assistants
- rehabilitation workers
- shared lives carers
- advocacy workers
- any other roles where staff work with people who need the care and support of the adult social care workforce in England
- Employers will be able to claim reimbursement for the costs of training and development for eligible employees through a digital online claims service, which will be accessed through GOV.UK and launch in summer 2024.
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