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Care of the Elderly

Level Two & Three

This huge sector supports the health and social welfare of people in their daily lives. The industry provides emotionally demanding but hugely rewarding careers with a massive scope for progression.

Overview

An Apprentice working in Health and Social Care will assist senior care workers and social workers to provide care services maybe in the NHS or private health organisations or care homes.

You will work in a customer facing role and will need to develop excellent customer service skills. Working as an Apprentice means you can put your skills into practice as you learn.

Course duration is 14-24 months depending upon level and age.

Course Content

NVQ 2 Care of the Elderly

Units Include:

Communication & Record Keeping Skills
Moving & Handling of Individuals
Developing Knowledge & Practice
Providing Food & Drink for Individuals
Receiving & Storing Medicines
Supporting Individuals to Access & Participate in Recreational Activities

NVQ 3 Care of the Elderly

Units Include:

Developing Own Practices
Promoting Effective Communication
Promoting Well-being & Protection
Promoting, Monitoring & Maintaining Health & Environment

Additional Study

Key Skills - Application of Number and Communication
Certificate in Health and Social Care

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed in the workplace and at College. The technical certificate has assignments and written assessments.

Entry Requirements

Employment / Work placement in industry
GCSE Grade D in English and Mathematics is desirable

Career Progression

Specialising in: Residential Care, Care of the Elderly, Mental Health or Social Work.

Case Study: Genette Ayrey

Care of the Elderly NVQ 3, The Raikes Residential Home

After leaving school Genette did a series of jobs before deciding she wanted to work in care so she began her Apprenticeship in her twenties and has now completed NVQ Level Three in Care of the Elderly at The Raikes Residential Home, Silsden.

It has been hard work completing my course with two small children and holding down a full time job but despite the struggle I have found it manageable with lots of support both in work and from my College assessor. I found some of the terms on the NVQ sheets needed a little explanation but once I had got into it, it was OK. I did my technical certificate in the work place and came into Craven College for my exams and to use the computers.

My assessor was brilliant and I’m delighted to have finished my NVQ 3. I have recommended Craven College to my friends and colleagues, I can’t fault it. The Raikes is a good place to work, we are a close team, managers, staff and residents all feel comfortable together, its like an extended family and we also get on well with the residents families too.

For the future I have been told that I can go on to university to do a Degree in Nurse Training with my NVQ 3 so when the time is right that is what I intend to do.