This qualification is designed to provide learners with the knowledge understanding and skills required to develop competence as a healthcare support worker in a range of healthcare support settings. This qualification requires learners to complete a mandatory 36 hours of work placement experience completed throughout the duration of the qualification. All students are required to acquire an Enhanced DBS (which we will assist you with). This application must be submitted within the first two weeks of starting your course.
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Entry Requirements
You will need two GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English Language and Maths or Functional Skills L1.
Assessment Method
The majority of assessments are internal and are in a variety of formats including posters presentations discussions assignments workbooks observations and professional discussions. All students are required to be assessed in the healthcare setting by one of our Assessors who will arrange a visit.
Aims of the course
The course aims to equip learners with the necessary knowledge understanding and practical skills to develop competence as healthcare support workers across various healthcare settings. It provides a foundation for working in the health and social care sector by combining classroom learning with a mandatory 36 hours of work placement experience enabling students to apply their skills in real-world environments. Overall the course prepares learners for employment as healthcare support workers or further progression within health and social care pathways.
Progression Opportunities
Learners can choose to enter employment in a Health or social care setting directly with this qualification or they can progress to a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification.
Facilities
Students will primarily be taught in our classrooms both through traditional lessons workshops and practical sessions in our simulated hospital ward. However when on placement they will come into contact with a variety of different settings.
Career Options
There are a large number of Health and social care roles including Carer Day Centre officer and Domiciliary Care worker.
