Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship – Level 2
To work in care is to make a positive difference to someone鈥檚 life when they are faced with physical, practical, social, emotional or intellectual challenges. This apprenticeship will help you excel in a rewarding career.
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
The programme is designed for anyone starting work in a care home environment who needs to achieve a qualification.
Entry Requirements
You need GCSEs graded 3.
You should be working in a care home environment – but we can help you to secure a role.
What will you learn?
Your assessor will support you and explain the different unit options. They could include topics such as:
- Safeguarding
- Wellbeing of the clients
- How to work professionally and how to remain a competent carer
- Dignity and respect
- Equality and diversity
- Medication
- Maths and English Level 2
How will you learn?
You will receive 1-1 support from your assessor and your practical learning will be within the working environment.
What will you need to bring with you?
You need a laptop.
How will you be assessed?
- Observation
- Underpinning questions
- Professional discussion
- Work products
- End Point Assessment
Where next?
You could progress to a Level 3 programme.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
Is there any financial support available?
The course is free for apprentices but your employer will pay 5% of the funding to the College.
Course Information for Employers
Apprenticeship summary
The Level 2 Adult Care apprenticeship entails units such as:
- Safeguarding
- Wellbeing of the clients
- How to work professionally and how to remain a competent carer
- Dignity and respect
- Equality and diversity
- Medication
- Maths and English Level 2
Your assessor will support you and your apprentice in choosing the right unit options.
Are they any entry requirements for my apprentice?
They should have GCSEs graded 3 or above.
They should be working in a care home environment but we can help you find the right candidate for the role.
What is required from the employer in the workplace?
- Support and training for the apprentice to complete 20% off-the-job training
- Time to study
- Completion and signing of reviews in a timely fashion
Behaviours expected within the role
- Caring
- Commitment to working in a care environment
- Good timekeeping
- Interpersonal skills
What qualification will my apprentice gain?
- Level 2 Adult Care apprenticeship
- Functional Skills Maths and English
What will the assessment look like?
- Observation
- Underpinning questions
- Professional discussion
- Work products
- End Point Assessment
Will my apprentice need to come into college?
Only if they need to do Functional Skills
Is there any specialist equipment required?
No
What progression can my apprentice expect after completion of their apprenticeship?
They can advance to a Level 3 programme.
What job roles will this apprenticeship be suitable for?
Care Assistant
Will the college help me find an apprentice?
Yes
Contact us
If you are an employer and you would like to know more, please email businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk or call 01332 387421
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Course Information Last Updated On: January 25, 2024 5:28 pm
