Want 2 Work in Adult Social Care (Online)
Overview
Are you looking to start a rewarding career helping to support adults? If yes, then this course is for you.
You will be given an understanding of safeguarding in adult social care, equality, diversity and human rights, duty of care and more.
The Want 2 Work series is for people who are currently looking for entry-level employment in industry.
The topics within this course have been carefully selected to give you awareness of some of the key areas within adult social care and will give you basic knowledge that can be discussed in an interview or prepare you for further study.
Distance learning courses enable you to undertake learning in a flexible way; you can study around your existing commitments and responsibilities, and it is great for developing your confidence in your newfound skills.
If you unemployed and looking to get back into work, an online course could give you the motivation you need to succeed in your goals. By choosing to study an online course, you can study at your own pace whilst benefiting from high-quality teaching and support from our experienced teachers.
This course is primarily designed to prepare you for further learning or teaching.
Start dates and fees
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Cost
- The distance learning courses are completely free for anyone aged 19 or over (on the 31st August 2024), irrespective of their current employment status, but applicants must not live in one of the locations listed here.
Please note, if you fail to reach the end of the course, you may be subject to a £50 admin fee.
What will I study?
This course is made up of the following units:
- Autism Awareness
- Basic Observations
- Care Planning
- Dementia Care
- Diabetes Awareness
- Diet and Nutrition
- Dignity, Privacy and Respect
- Disability Awareness
- Duty Of Care
- Emergency First Aid Awareness
- Equality, Diversity and Human Rights
- Falls Prevention
- Infection Prevention and Control Awareness
- Moving and Handling of People Awareness
- Personal Care Awareness
- Pressure Sore Awareness
- Safeguarding of Adults Awareness
- Your Health Career and Professional Development.
Entry requirements
There are no specific entry requirements, however learners should have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
All applicants must live in England and NOT live in one of the locations listed here.
Please contact our admissions team for further information - admissions@wnc.ac.uk.
How long is the course?
There are 20 dedicated guided learning hours within this course. These hours are made up of online learning modules studied in your own time, at your own pace.
How will I be assessed?
The course is assessed by online tests, subject to external quality assurance. Where indicated in the unit specifications, assessments must meet the requirements of the identified pass grade (usually 80%).
What does the course lead to?
Career opportunities
There isn't currently career information listed for this course.
How do I apply?
All you need to do is press the green Sign up button found under 'Next steps' and complete our simple online form.
Once submitted, our team will review your information to ensure you are eligible to study the course (we will get in touch should there be in any issues).
If you meet the eligibility requirements, you’ll be sent an email which contains a link to our online enrolment form for you to complete.
Your enrolment details will then be processed by our team and you will receive an email that will contain a link for you to access your course materials. Please allow 3-5 working days for your enrolment details to be processed.