NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
This course of study is suitable for students who wish to pursue a career in the area of care. Students are required to spend a minimum of 6 weeks on work experience either in a hospital or nursing home. By the end of the course the student will have:
· Specialised skills needed to work in the caring profession
· A City and Guilds (NVQ level 2) qualification in Health and Social Care
You will also be eligible to join the NVQ Level 3 Course in Health and Social Care. With the NVQ 3 qualification, you can progress into NVQ Level 4, Social Work, and train to be a nurse or enter other jobs in the caring profession.
Who can take this course
This NVQ will be the required qualification for 50% of the workforce in care homes for older people by 2005 as recommended in the National Minimum Standards from the Care Standards Act 2000. It is considered to be the minimum qualification required by a care worker by the sector skills bodies.
Core units — Health workers select at least TWO units/social care workers take FOUR units
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Unit number
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Title
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HSC21
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Communicate with, and complete records for individuals
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HSC22
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Support the health and safety of yourself and individuals
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HSC23
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Develop your knowledge and practice
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HSC24
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Ensure your own actions support the care, protection and well being of individuals
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Optional units — Health workers select TWO to FOUR units/social care workers select TWO units
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Unit number
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Title
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HSC27
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Support individuals in their daily living (for people with learning difficulties)
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HSC218
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Support individuals with their personal care needs (for the elderly)
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HSC213
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Provide food and drink for individuals (for people with learning difficulties)
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HSC214
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Help individuals to eat and drink (for the elderly)
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Additional units — these cannot be used as part of the NVQ
There are a number of additional units which may be selected for professional development but do not count towards the NVQ. Please contact us for details.
Duration: To be discussed with your assessor
Assessment Coursework and Practical Observation at the care home
Prerequisite Prior knowledge or experience of care working is required
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