Award in Infection Control & Prevention Level 1 (KEN26S020)

Curriculum area: Employability

• Start date: Thursday, 25 February 2027
• End date: Thursday, 18 March 2027
• Number of weeks: 4
• Time: 18:00 - 20:30
• Delivery type: Online
• Venue: Online Delivery
• Tutor: Julie Smith
• Free Course

This offering is not yet available for enrolment, please return within three months of the start date to enrol. Contact your local centre using the details below for more information.

About the course

This level 1 course aims to give you an improved knowledge of the causes and spread of both bacterial and viral infection. You will learn about the importance of good personal hygiene in infection control and find out why this is important in all workplaces. You will also learn about the responsibilities employers and employees have to prevent and control infection. It is ideal for those working or volunteering or those who would like to add a health based qualification to their CV. There will be a multiple choice test at the end of the course which you must pass in order to achieve the qualification.

How the course will be delivered

The course will be delivered by one of our specialist employability tutors. You will be taught in one of our centres or in our virtual classroom (via Zoom). Activities will often include discussions, group and pair work, written work, Q&A and worksheets. Your tutor will ensure that the lessons are engaging, interactive and supportive.

*Your class is delivered online using Zoom which means you can learn from the comfort of your own home. Your Tutor will send an invitation to join the class each week. This will be by email on a secure link. The class is delivered in real time. To get the most from your online lessons, we ask you to follow these ten guidelines: (1) If you are not working from home, use a location where it is safe to connect. (2) It is better to join your class using a laptop or a tablet. We may be able to help by loaning a laptop if you do not have one. Ask your centre for details. Mobile phone screens are not big enough to read shared documents and it is harder to move between the activities, so we do not recommend using one for a class. (3) Find a suitable quiet space, have access to a desk or table, have resources such as paper and pen to hand to support your learning. (4) Be prompt – we aim to start and finish on time. (5) Please be aware of what your tutor and peers can see. Ideally blur your background or use one of the standard, freely available, backgrounds on Zoom. If you require support with this, please don’t hesitate to speak to your Tutor. (6) Please dress appropriately and do not share inappropriate websites or materials. (7) Turn your camera on at all times. This is a safeguarding requirement and being able to see each other’s faces and reactions will help you to get to know each other and work as a group. It will also help your tutor see if anyone doesn’t understand. (8) Please try to minimise any background noise. Mute your microphone if it is noisy at your end of the connection and avoid interrupting other people. (9) Engage with the learning activities and your tutor and peers. You will enjoy the class more and increase your learning if you are fully involved and open to the challenge. If you do not understand something, please let your tutor know either by saying something or by private message on Zoom. (10) If you are completing a qualification that is assessed through a multiple-choice final assessment, please be aware that the assessment must be completed at one of our Cumbria Adult Learning Centres.

What you'll need to bring

You need to bring a pen, notebook and any other items guided by your tutor. If your course is in our online classroom (Zoom) you will need a computer, smart phone or tablet and a good internet connection.

Entry requirements

As this is a level 1 course you should have an English qualification at entry level 3 or above. This could be a GCSE or an equivalent such as a functional skills qualification. You will also need to undertake an initial assessment to determine if this is the right level for you.

Next steps

If you want to keep learning we have a range of other courses you can progress to. These include other employability courses as well as digital, maths and English. At the end of your course your tutor will discuss the options for further learning with you.

Additional transferable skills:

Self Confidence, Independent Learning Skills, Working with others, Communication Skills

Contact us

Centre: Kendal Adult Learning
Contact number: 01539 713257
Email address: kendaladultlearning@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk