Course overview
Preparation to Work in Adult Health and Social Care Level 2 City of Bristol CollegeThis part-time, one-year course provides an ideal taster for those who may be new to the sector or new to the world of work. The qualification covers the areas of communication, equality, diversity and personal development.
Dates and applications
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| Course Code | Dates | Duration | Days | Hours per week | Start Time | Location | Fee | |
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| LBP0329B01-1 | 12/09/2023 - 02/07/2024 | 1 years | Tues | 3.00 | 09:30 | Ashley Down Centre |
This course costs £360. If you are aged 19 or over, you may be eligible to study for free. Please contact us to discuss your options or visit our Financial Support page.
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Additional information
Who is this course for?
This course is for adults aged 19 and over who are working towards a career in adult health and social care in a supervised job role.
What you'll learn
During this course, you will complete nine units to achieve this qualification including the principles of communication in adult social care, principles of personal development in adult social care settings and the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings.
As this qualification is knowledge only and the completion of this qualification is achieved through classroom-based learning only. All the units within this qualification are vocationally based and are directly helping you gain the knowledge and understanding of the skills required to work in the adult social care sector.
Course entry requirements
To join this course, you will need four GCSEs at Grade 3 (D) including English Language and Maths.
You will preferably have some previous experience of working in the health and social care sector and have completed a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
How is the course delivered and assessed?
During this course you will need to complete 60 hours of volunteer work or employment relevant to the sector.
Future career and study opportunities
After successfully completing this course, there are a range of different pathways to continue study and obtain a Level 3 in Health and Social Care or to obtain employment in.
You can move on to work as a care worker assistant, youth worker assistant, a care home or hospice assistant and someone who works in community healthcare or hospitals.
Additional costs
As a City of Bristol College student, you may incur additional costs to attend your course. For example, it is likely you may need to pay for travel and stationary.
Alongside the course fee you will need to pay for a DBS check and course textbook.
If you are on a limited income, you may be able to receive help from our Learner Support Funding Bursary.
You may be able to receive an Advanced Learner Loan to cover your course fees.
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