Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship | Diploma in Care Level 2

What are the benefits and career opportunities?

A job in care makes helps people to overcome practical, physical, social intellectual or emotional challenges. As an Adult Care Worker you will need to have the right principles and character traits which will help develop the required skills to provide high quality compassionate care and support.

When the apprentices have completed the 12-month standard, they will be equipped with a variety of valuable skills including helping adults with care and support needs to live safely and independently. Enabling the adults to have choice and control in their lives is at the heart of person-centred care work. Skills, behaviours and knowledge are nurtured throughout the care work apprenticeships by planned learning interventions with Lifetime Regional Trainers and employer mentors.

Coaching and learning are aligned in the care work apprenticeship to support apprenticeship training, to ensure they are prepared for the End Point Assessment.

What are the entry requirements?

1. Must be aged 16+

2. Must work a minimum of 16 hours a week

3. Must be in a role relevant to the course of study

4. Must not be in any other government funded training

5. Must have lived in the UK or EU for the last three years and have an indefinite right to remain

What does the apprenticeship involve?

The job they have to do

• Their main tasks and responsibilities

The importance of:

• Having the right values and behaviours; treating people with respect and dignity
• Communicating clearly and responsibly

How to:

• Support individuals to remain safe from harm (Safeguarding)
• Promote health and wellbeing for the individuals they support and work colleagues
• Work professionally and seeking to develop their own professional development

Related qualifications

Learners will also complete a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults). This qualification, promoted and valued by employers, is achieved by a combination of direct teaching and self-directed learning.

Basic life support, health, safety and security

The apprenticeship training will cover how to take appropriate action in response to incidents or emergencies following local guidelines.

How is the apprenticeship assessed?

The apprentices will undergo regular evaluation sessions with trainers and managers. This will enable them to practice key end assessment tasks, including Q&A sessions, practical observations, and professional discussions. To prepare for a final end point assessment, apprentices will be asked to complete a number of activities in-between visits to build confidence and competence in the knowledge, skills and behaviours areas.

End point assessment

Apprentices access End Point Assessment following a gateway discussion with their employer and Regional Trainer where entry requirements are discussed, checked and recorded including functional skills at the required level. The Healthcare Support Worker Level 2 End Point Assessment will include the following types of assessment:

Multiple choice questions

An array of questions which the learner must select the correct answer(s) from multiple choices. This format of assessment tests knowledge against a specific set of requirements.

Benefits of multiple choice question tests include convenience, soundness of understanding and a comprehension of how the standard maps across to the knowledge required in the role.

Observation of practice

A structured and planned period where the learner can demonstrate their ability and skills to their Assessor. It allows the Assessor to observe and record the required skills and behaviours of the standard in the learner’s normal work.

Benefits of the observation include authenticating that the learned skills and behaviours are embedded, reduction of time taken up though examination and allows the learner to demonstrate a comprehension of how the standard maps across to the skills and behaviours required in the role.

Portfolio review & interview

The professional discussion is a formal meeting where the learner will be asked questions related to the standard and may be based on the knowledge, skills and behaviours learned during the course. This can also include their portfolio, or any projects completed.

Benefits of the professional discussion include authenticating that the learned skills and behaviours are embedded, reduction of time taken up through examination and allows the learner to demonstrate a comprehension of how the standard maps across to the skills and behaviours required in the role.

How to apply?

Please click ‘Make Enquiry’ below and complete the form. A course advisor will be in touch shortly to discuss your eligibility and options.

What are the fees?

Funding is available from multiple sources. These include government, employer or self-funded options. For more information regarding this, please click ‘Make Enquiry’ below and a course advisor will be in touch shortly to discuss your individual circumstances.

When are the start dates?

Sign ups take place at any time during the month with the course lasting 12-18 months from the start date.