The distance learning Care Workers Foundation Certificate course is the perfect home study course to ensure that you succeed in this exciting field. Our uniquely flexible Care Workers Foundation Certificate home learning course has no time limits. You can start your home learning course whenever you like and there are no deadlines to meet, so you can adapt your distance education course to meet your needs, all from the comfort of your own home.
Once you have registered on the distance education Care Workers Foundation Certificate course you will be assigned a personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. Your dedicated personal tutor is always on hand to answer any query you may have, no matter how big or small, and you will also have access to a dedicated course advisor who offers guidance and advice.
The Foundation Certificate for Care Workers has been written for individuals working in the care sector. This programme has been written specifically to adhere to the TOPSS England Foundation standards.
The Certificate will provide learners with the underpinning knowledge of roles and responsibilities required by all those involved in working in the care setting. If individuals are looking to enhance career development, this programme aims to provide opportunity to identify career paths within the care sector and support future learning requirements.
Course Syllabus
The Role of the Care Worker within the Care Team
Structure and purpose of care organisation / Role and responsibilities within the work team / Teams working together / Career development needs.
Valuing Peoples Equality, Diversity and Rights
Maintaining peoples individuality and identity / Equality and diversity / Keeping information confidential.
Health, Safety and Security
Health and safety laws / Maintaining a healthy, safe and secure environment / Accidents and emergencies.
Effective Communication
Effective communication skills / Barriers to communication / Encouraging individuals to communicate.
Understanding and Dealing with Abuse and Neglect
Different types of abuse and neglect / Signs, symptoms and effects of abuse and neglect / How to respond to allegations and incidents of abuse and neglect.
Basic Care Skills
Help clients to maintain their personal hygiene / Meeting clients dietary needs / Understanding the prevention and treatment of pressure sores.
Providing Support for Individuals
Maintaining clients leisure and recreational activities / Supporting clients through change / Supporting clients through loss.
Qualifications
On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications:
Qualification 1: Care Workers Foundation Certificate Certificate
Care Workers Foundation Certificate Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Cert after your name.
Qualification 2: ASET Level 1 Care Workers Foundation Certificate Award
This Course leads to an ASET Level 1 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independantly accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 1 on the National Qualifications Framework (NFQ) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).
The Award has been designed by a learning provider to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements and as such is not listed as a qualification on NQF. While the duration, content or assessment may vary from similar national qualifications, in accrediting the programme at level 1, ASET attests that its learning outcomes are at an equivalent level to a level 1 national qualification.
Study Options
This course is currently only available to be studied via the traditional paper-based method.
Fees
Cash Price
Deposit
Installments
No of Payments
£235.00
£85.00
£30.00
5
The total amount payable over the term's period, is
no more than the total cash price of the course. (APR
= 0%). Written quotations are available on request.
At the end of the course you will receive an award issued by Stonebridge Associated College, and also gain full ASET accreditation for the course.
Tutor Support
With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.
You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly
team of administrators and course advisors who offer
sound and professional guidance and advice when you
need it. This ensures that you will never feel
neglected and that you will always succeed!
Requirements for Entry
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
Study Hours
This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.
The approximate amount of time required to complete
the course is: 105 hrs.
Additional Information
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
What's Included
All study materials
Study Guide
Full Tutor and Admin support
The course fee includes the ASET registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).
What is ASET
ASET is a recognised National Awarding Body.
This course is accredited by ASET. ASET are a leading National Awarding Body, recognised in the U.K by the Department for Education and Skills (DfEs), Learning Skills Council (LSC) and the Qualifications & Curriculum Authority (QCA). ASET specialise in providing, quality-assuring and certificating vocational learning programmes.
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