Health and Social Care Level 3 Apprenticeship

1/1/2018

Course Description

The course will be delivered at your workplace and include various assessment activities to include observations of work practice activities, discussions, questioning, work place task assessment, witness statements and evidence collection. Your assessor will attempt to use as many natural forms of evidence as possible so that it fits in with your work schedule. You maybe required to complete additional work outside of working hours and this will be discussed with you as part of your individual learning plan.

At each monthly visit your assessor will record and document all activities against progress and you will be required to sign and verify that progress. If you have any questions, queries, or concerns about your progress or assessment please contact the office directly on 01633816312 and ask for the Head of Quality. This qualification has three pathways which can be selected as per your career plan:
• Generic Health and Social Care
• Dementia
• Learning Disability

This course has 9 mandatory units which are relevant to all of the above pathways. As well as the mandatory units, learners will choose optional modules depending on which area they wish to study.
Throughout this course, you will be provided with training support from our experienced team of tutors/assessors. Also, you will have access to an online study platform via VQ Manager and One File; here you will find references to reading and study materials including recommended books, and tutorial videos. In addition, you will have special online forum for communication with your assessor.

Studying with Wales England Care training has many advantages. The course material is delivered at your workplace, and can be adapted to fit in with your lifestyle. It is created by experts within the industry, meaning you are receiving accurate information, which is up-to-date and easy to understand.

How this Qualification is delivered

This is a vocational qualification with between 12 and 15 months.
During this time you can expect to be involved in formal learning activities which could include:

Classes
Tutorials or seminars
Coaching and mentoring
Supervised practical work in the workplace and assessment where an Assessor is present
100 per cent of this qualification focuses on the development of your skills and knowledge, supporting your progression within or entry to work in the Health and Social Care sector.

Method of Assessment:

The qualification is competency based so there is requirement for assessment in a real work environment
Learners need to complete sufficient hours to enable them to develop and evidence their skills
Assessment should follow the Skills for Care and Development QCF Assessment Principles
A portfolio will be presented for assessment.

The types of assessment may include:

Evidence Tracking Sheets
Assessor observations – completed observation checklists and associated action plans
Witness testimonies
Projects
Reports
Professional discussion
Oral and written questioning
Candidate and peer reports
Recognition of prior learning

Certification

Successful candidates will receive a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) from Agored Cymru or Pearson; these awarding bodies are recognised within England and Wales who are currently recognised by ESTYN and Ofqual and the Department for Education and Skills.