Training
Foundation Modern Apprenticeship
Course info
Duration
Flexible (9 to 18 Months) Price
Funded by DCELLS Venue
Workplace
Overview
This programme is suitable for employed individuals who wish to follow an NVQ Level 2. The apprenticeship framework has been designed by Sector Skills Council (SSC) and includes; NVQ Level 2, Technical Certificate Level 2, Employer Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) and Key Skills Level 1. Some frameworks also require additional qualifications such as Paediatric First Aid in the case of Childcare.
Foundation Modern Apprenticeships are ideal for employees new and old that wish to develop new skills and take a step towards furthering their career.
Routes
The apprenticeship consists of the following courses:
Health & Social Care Level 2
This qualification is designed for care workers who support and assist individuals with their physical or emotional care, daily living needs or maintaining their independence, usually working under supervision. The qualification is particularly relevant for Home Care Assistants, Community Support Assistants, Healthcare Assistants, Residential or Day Service Assistants.
Children´s Care, Learning & Development Level 2
This award is aimed at people who work with children and young people aged 0 to 16. The qualification reflects the diverse group of people who do not work in a single age range, but move between settings catering for different needs. The units are relevant to people working in day care, crèches, preschools and schools, hospitals, primary care and community based services such as SureStart programmes. It is also relevant to people working as childminders.
It is suitable for all workers, whether full or part time, paid or voluntary, permanent or temporary in day or night posts in fixed locations or peripatetic who may work in support roles. (funding is available for employed individuals working 16 or more hours per week)