Print Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care - Level 1 Award (QCF) (Hillcroft Campus, Surbiton)
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This course will give you an introduction to a career in adult social care working either in residential care facilities or domiciliary care
Course Content
You will learn what it is like to work with adults in a caring capacity. Topics will include: Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity, Communication and physical care.
Safety Information
We want to keep you safe while you are at RHACC and as such all on-site classes will have additional hygiene procedures in place, as per government guidelines. Please note that if guidance changes, we may need to make changes to your course, such as reducing numbers attending onsite, or in the event of lockdown, postponing or moving the course online. Please act responsibly and do not attend the class if you display any of the symptoms of Covid-19 or have been in recent contact with someone who has. Please see government advice here.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
The course will prepare you to undertake a level 2 qualification and is ideal for learners who need to improve their level of English
You should have English at entry level 3 or level 1
First Class Requirements
You should bring a ring binder, black pen and A4 notepad
Attendance Requirements
You are required to attend all sessions, on time
Assessment Methods
You will be assessed by your tutor on your written assignments and work in class. Your tutor will also assess your personal development, competencies and skills.
Further Study Options
Once you complete this course your tutor will advise you if you are ready to progress to level 2
Additional Information
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Remote Learning:
Some of our courses are now delivered through remote learning, including video conferencing (using Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Skype) and email contact with your tutor.
If your course is indicated as an ONLINE COURSE, you will need either a PC (with a camera and microphone), laptop, tablet, smartphone and access to the internet to be able to join the lessons. Lessons will run at the published time – so be ready and set up to join in.
We hope you will enjoy this new approach to learning – many of our learners have commented on how they are enjoying the classes and have improved their IT and digital skills in the process.
Please don't worry if some of this is new to you - you are not alone! See here for guidance on how to use our simple software. If you are experiencing any problems with connection or installing software for your online class please contact our eLearning support team via the Student Intranet Portal: https://my.rhacc.ac.uk. We are here to help you.
