Useful Information
Mode of Study: Online Distance Learning
Level: 2
Duration: 12 weeks
Awarding/validation body: TQUK
Funding Information:
Please note that this course is only available for funding to individuals residing outside the Greater London area. Typically, eligible learners will have postcodes that fall outside this catchment area. For more information, please refer to the GLA postcode map. https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_postcode_map_a3_map1.pdf. If you are uncertain about your residency status, please contact our Admissions Department at 020 8760 5934 or via email at admissions@croydon.ac.uk.
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Course Overview
This qualification aims to enhance learners' knowledge and skills related to providing care to individuals, friends, and families during sensitive and emotionally demanding periods in life. It focuses on understanding the challenges faced by those involved in caregiving and offers strategies to support them effectively.
Target Audience
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Healthcare Professionals: Ideal for those currently working in health or social care sectors.
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Aspiring Caregivers: Suitable for individuals intending to enter the health or social care field.
Key Benefits
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Emotional Preparedness: Equips learners with the tools to handle emotional challenges associated with caregiving.
- Comprehensive Understanding: Covers essential aspects of care, including communication, empathy, and support strategies.
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Professional Development: Enhances skills that are transferable across various roles in the health and social care sectors.
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Course Highlights
- Nationally Recognised Qualification:
Gain a qualification that is acknowledged across the UK, enhancing your employability and professional credibility.
- Career Pathway Support:
This qualification is tailored for those pursuing a career in the health and social care sector, providing essential knowledge and skills for various roles.
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Flexible Distance Learning:
Delivered through a distance learning format, this course allows learners to choose their study schedule, making it easier to balance other commitments.
- Enhancement of Skills:
The course is designed to improve both personal skills and professional development, ensuring that learners are well-prepared for real-world challenges in caregiving.
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Dedicated Support:
Personal tutors are assigned to each learner, providing guidance and support throughout the course to help ensure success.
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Career Opportunities & Further Study
This course is an excellent choice for anyone currently working in or looking to enter the health and social care sector.
Upon completing this course, learners may wish to further their education by enrolling in one of our other health and social care courses, such as:
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Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care
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Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions.
These additional courses will help expand your knowledge and skills, paving the way for a rewarding career in this vital field.
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Assessment
Throughout the course, learners will be assessed by answering a series of questions. These assessments will be submitted through the online learning platform, EQUAL, and evaluated by the tutor. Learners will receive feedback for each completed assessment, ensuring they can track their progress and improve their understanding.
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Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this course; however, learners should have at least a Level 1 qualification in literacy or an equivalent credential. Our Level 1 and 2 distance learning courses are available free of charge for those eligible for government funding, provided you meet the following criteria:
- Age Requirement: Must be 19 years or older.
- Ages 19-23: You must hold a full Level 2 qualification or higher, such as five GCSEs or O Levels at grades A-C (or 9-4), two or three AS Levels, one A Level, NVQ Level 2, First Certificate, or Principles of Learning Level 2.
- Ages 24 and Over: No qualifications are required.
- Enrolment Status: You must not be enrolled in any other distance learning course with us.
- Residency Requirement: You must have been living in the UK for the last three years.
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