Overview
Preparing to work in Adult Social Care (Level 1)Level 1 Award in Preparing to work in Adult Social Care
This qualification will enable learners to develop a basic knowledge of the adult social care sector and is aimed at those learners who wish to explore roles in this field.
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Entry requirements
3 GCSEs 9-1.
What qualification will I gain?
Level 1 Award in Preparing to work in Adult Social Care.
How will I be assessed?
All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods which could include: written assignments or tasks* such as designing a leaflet or booklet, charts or diagrams or setting up an information board.
Coursework throughout the year with Achieved/ Not yet Achieved criteria.
Course content
What will I study?
You will study:
Preparing to work in Adult Social Care:
- Introduction to the adult social care sector.
- Introduction to the values and principles of adult social care
- Awareness of the skills and attitudes needed to work in adult social care.
- Awareness of communication in adult social care
- Awareness of the roles and responsibilities of the adult social care worker.
What skills will I gain?
- To be able to understand the skills and attitudes essential to work in adult social care
- Be able to identify own skills and attitudes essential to work in adult social care
- Be able to identify own skills and attitudes that require further development.
Next steps
Preparing to work in Adult Social Care:
Course progression:
- Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
- Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social care
Career progression:
Although the qualification does not qualify learners to work in adult social care it does support them in preparing for the “next steps” either in training or moving towards the world of work.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk.
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Disclaimer
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Funding Information
All full-time Level 1 and Level 2 courses are now FREE for everyone, whatever their age. If you are looking to study a Level 3 qualification, courses might still be free if you’re under 19 or 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. Whether you need to pay a fee and how much will be dependent on the programme you choose to study. For more information call 0345 658 8990.
If you’re over 23 or studying a second Level 3 qualification, you will need to pay a fee. Find out more on our financial support page at: www.bedfordcollegegroup.co.uk/finance or view the Full-time Fee Flow Chart below.
If you are unsure whether you need to pay or not then please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990.
Full-time Fee Flow ChartIf you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. You can also pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable.
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Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
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For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.
