Health & Social Care NVQ Level 2

Subject : Health & Social Care | Course Code H&SCNVQ2 | Print Version

Course Overview

Gain a nationally recognised qualification for the work that you do. You will cover the underpinning knowledge required and provide evidence of your competence from your work-based activities.

Start Date Duration Venue
Flexible dates throughout the year Flexible Workplace/college

Who The Course is for

Adults already working in the Health & Social Care industry.

Course Content

This qualification will help you update your present skills and knowledge, and maintain or improve the quality of care you provide in the workplace. It can also help you progress to more senior positions within a care environment. There are 6 units to complete in order to gain the qualification.

Entry Requirements

Candidates must be employed in a suitable role, be able to meet the standards of the qualification and be capable of achieving Functional Skills at the required level.

West Lancashire College will also accept credits previously gained through the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).

Learning & Assessment Methods

Assessment is mainly carried out in the workplace by trained assessors to suit the employee/er needs.

Programme Duration = 26 weeks
Workshops in college/workplace = 6 weeks
Class size minimum = 6 learners
Work Place assessment and observations = total of 18 hours

Qualifications Gained

Health & Social Care NVQ Level 2.

Progression Opportunities

To progress to Level 3 (if job role allows).

Career Opportunities

Course Costs

Fully funded if candidates do not hold a level 2, part government funding may be available for additional qualifications.

Further Information
Please contact:

Business Solutions
Ormskirk Campus
Hants Lane
Ormskirk
L39 1PX

01695 52409
Businesssolutions@westlancs.ac.uk

How to Apply

Please complete and return a College application form. Application forms can be obtained college Admissions – contact details below.

Further Information: If you have a query about this course or would like advice on your study options please contact college Admissions:

In Person:
Until 19 August 2011: West Lancashire College, Westbank Campus, Yewdale, Skelmersdale WN8 6JA.
From 22 August 2011: West Lancashire College, Skelmersdale Campus, College Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6DX
                

By Phone: (01695) 52300

By Email: enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk

By Post: The Principal, West Lancashire College, FREEPOST, Skelmersdale WN8 6BR

Website: http://www.westlancs.ac.uk

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this leaflet is correct at the time of printing. We reserve the right however, to make alterations or amendments to the information contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient numbers.