Award in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
| Course name | Award in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care |
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| Training provider | Training in Care |
| Level | Level 1 |
| Accredited | Yes |
| Course duration | 1 day per week for 3 weeks or half a day per week for 5 weeks |
| Who is this course for? (Eligibility and personal characteristics) | This course is for anyone aged 19 or over who is interested in working or volunteering with children and young people. Must be aged 19+ and have lived in the UK / EU for a minimum of three years. For full funding, must be aged 19+, receive any state benefit payment (evidence required), unemployed or working less than 16 hours and seeking employment. |
| What will I study? (Key modules or content) | This course is suitable for those wishing for a career change, to refresh previous training / experience or to regain employment after a career break. This level 1 develops basic knowledge of the adult social care sector. It covers the type of job roles and services within it, the role of communication and the importance of valuing the individual being cared for. The knowledge gained will be working towards an individual's specific job role, preparing them for further training and to seek employment for the role they desire. |
| What are the entry requirements | This course is for anyone aged over 19 years |
| Requirements of the course e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, materials | None |
| Progression and Careers | You could progress to a Level 2 Diploma in Care and / or volunteering. |
| Name | Sheldon Bainbridge or Sarah Jolley |
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| sheldonnew@trainingincare.co.uk or sarahjolley@trainingincare.co.uk | |
| Telephone | 0191 537 3529 / 0191 536 7241 |