Award in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care - Training in Care

Course description
Course nameAward in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
Training providerTraining in Care
LevelLevel 1
AccreditedYes
Course duration

1 day per week for 3 weeks or half a day per week for 5 weeks.

Who the course is for

(eligibility and personal characteristics)
This course is for anyone who is interested in working or volunteering with children and young people.

Must be aged 19 or over and have lived in the UK or EU for a minimum of three years.

For full funding you must be:

  • aged 19 or over
  • receive any state benefit payment (evidence required)
  • unemployed or working less than 16 hours and seeking employment

What you will study

(key modules or content)

This course is suitable for those wishing for a career change, to refresh previous training and experience, or to regain employment after a career break.

This level 1 course develops basic knowledge of the adult social care sector.

It covers the type of job roles and services within it, the role of communication and the importance of valuing the individual being cared for.

The knowledge gained will be working towards an individual's specific job role, preparing for further training and to seek employment for the role they desire.

Entry requirementsThis course is for anyone aged over 19 years.

Requirements of the course

(for example personal protective equipment, tools, and materials)

None
Progression and careersYou could progress to a Level 2 Diploma in Care and / or Volunteering.
For more information please contact:
NameSheldon Bainbridge or Sarah Jolley
Emailsheldonnew@trainingincare.co.uk or sarahjolley@trainingincare.co.uk
Telephone0191 537 3529 or 0191 536 7241