Diploma in Care
Course Overview
This qualification aims to assess and develop the knowledge and skills of people working in a variety of healthcare settings as Healthcare Assistants or Auxiliary Nurses.
The award is based on the assessment of actual work-based performance. The bulk of your learning will therefore be in the workplace, but training and support will be provided to ensure that you are meeting the required standard.
You will work on a one-to-one basis with your Assessor, whose visits will be flexible to meet your needs and the needs of your employer.
What You Will Study
To gain the Diploma you must achieve a minimum of 46 credits, with 24 credits gained from the following mandatory units:
- Safeguarding and protection in care settings
- Responsibilities of a care worker
- Communication in care settings
- Duty of care
- Handle information in care settings
- Personal development in care settings
- Equality and inclusion in care settings
- Health, safety and wellbeing in care settings
- Implement person-centred approaches in care settings
In addition to the core units, you will choose optional units that suit your current work role, and these will be discussed and planned with your Assessor, to achieve a further 22 credits.
Your Assessor will need to meet with you regularly to monitor your progress and to plan your assessment sessions. These meetings can take place either at your workplace or on College premises.
You will be allocated an assessor who will develop an individual learning plan and will guide you to develop an electronic portfolio of evidence to meet the learning outcomes. You will be assessed on your knowledge and workplace performance.
There are no formal entry requirements except a College interview, and you must be at least 16 years of age.
However, since this qualification is assessed in the workplace, you need a job or work placement which offers you suitable experience and the chance to demonstrate the necessary skills.
Basic computer skills are essential.
Please contact the Apprenticeship Recruitment Team on 01924 789469 or email apprenticeships@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk
Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support. It is expected that you would then progress to specialist qualifications reflecting the context of your job role.