| Health & Social Care NVQ Level
3 Advanced Apprenticeship
Is it for me?
You are likely to have already achieved a Health and Social
Care Apprenticeship and be working with adults as a Senior
Care Worker or a Health Care Support Worker with additional
responsibilities. These might include devising daily plans
for services users, leading a team of staff or supporting
people with highly complex needs. This qualification enables
you to have your expertise formally recognised. You need to
be capable of achieving literacy and numeracy at Level 2.
What does the course involve?
- City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 in
Health & Social Care (see previous page)
- Technical Certificate in Health &
Social Care
- Key Skills level 2 in numeracy
and communication*
* If you have achieved a level A-C at
GCSE in English and Maths within the last 5 years you may be
exempt from Key Skills.
The extra units you have to cover
for the Technical Certificate include:
- Reflect on and develop own
practice in a health & social care setting
- Promote effective communication
for and about individuals in a health & social care
setting
- Promote health and safety
practice in a health & social care setting
- Promote choice, well-being and
the protection of all individuals in a health & social
care setting
How long does it last?
Between 12 - 18 months
Where will I learn?
- Within your own workplace
- You may need to spend some time
at home producing written accounts for your portfolio
After an Induction, you will have your
own trainer assessor and Key Skills tutor (if necessary) who
will visit you in your work setting. Your trainer assessor
will guide you through the requirements and National
Standards that have to be met in order to achieve your NVQ
level 3.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through work based practical tasks,
observations, written accounts and assignments. You will
build up a portfolio of evidence proving your underpinning
knowledge and experience within the sector.
What does this lead to?
This qualification will give you the confidence to fulfil
your job role and can be part of your continuing
professional development (CPD). You can progress to an NVQ
Level 4 in Health & Social Care if you are in a managerial
position, or to a Foundation Degree.
How do I apply?
Contact us on 0115
9587257 or complete this form.
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