Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Level 2 (SKI24S004)

Employability

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Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 13

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

About the course:

Unit 1 summary: Section 1: Understand what is required for good practice in adult social care roles Section 2: Understand how learning activities can develop knowledge, skills and understanding Section 3: Know how a personal development plan can contribute to own learning and development. Unit 2 summary: Section 1: Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion Section 2: Know how to work in an inclusive way Section 3: Know how to access information, advice and support about diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination. Unit 3 summary: Section 1: Know how to recognise signs of abuse Section 2: Know how to respond to suspected or alleged abuse Section 3: Understand the national and local context of safeguarding and protection from abuse Section 4: Understand ways to reduce the likelihood of abuse Section 5: Know how to recognise and report unsafe practices. Unit 4 summary: Section 1: Understand the implications of duty of care Section 2: Understand support available for addressing dilemmas that may arise about duty of care Section 3: Know how to respond to complaints. Unit 5 summary: Section 1: Understand working relationships in social care settings Section 2: Understand the importance of working in ways that are agreed with the employer Section 3: Understand the importance of working in partnership with others. Unit 6 summary: Section 1: Person-centred approaches for care and support Section 2: How to implement a person-centred approach in an adult social care setting Section 3: The importance of establishing consent when providing care or support Section 4: How to encourage active participation Section 5: How to support an individual’s rights to make choices Section 6: How to promote an individual’s wellbeing. Unit 7 summary: Section 1: Understand the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in social care settings Section 2: Understand the use of risk assessments in relation to health and safety Section 3: Understand procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness Section 4: Know how to reduce the spread of infection Section 5: Know how to move and handle equipment and other objects safely Section 6: Understand the principles of assisting and moving an individual Section 7: Know how to handle hazardous substances Section 8: Know environmental safety procedures in the social care setting Section 9: Know how to manage stress Section 10: Understand procedures regarding handling medication Section 11: Understand how to handle and store food safely. Unit 8 summary: Section 1: Understand the need for secure handling of information in social care settings Section 2: Know how to access support for handling information in social care settings. Unit 9 summary: Section 1: Understand why communication is important in adult social care settings Section 2: Understand how to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of an individual Section 3: Understand how to reduce barriers to communication Section 4: Understand confidentiality in adult social care settings.

How will the course be delivered?

Online distance learning through the EQUAL platform, online learning resources with feedback from an assessor

What do I need to bring?

Laptop/PC

What are the entry requirements?

19+, no formal entry requirements

What can I do next?

Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as: • TQUK Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF) • TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) • TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (RQF)

How well am I doing?

Feedback after every learner submission from an assessor, focusing on strengths, areas for development and next steps. Grading is pass or refer with no fails.

Enquiries

Centre: The Skills Network
Email address: sales@theskillsnetwork.com