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Adult Care Work Academy

Subject Area

Health & Social Care

Student Type

Adults

Study Mode

Part Time

Course Type

Adult Further Education

What is the course about?

This course will provide you with an insight and introduction to working in adult social care, including the available job roles within the sector.

The course will include both taught hours and self-directed study that will be assessed by the tutor.

On completion of the course you will achieve a Level 1 Award Introduction to Working in Health & Social Care.

Why should I choose the course?

The course will provide you with an insight into working in adult social care as well as giving you the opportunity to gain employment in the sector.

What will I learn?

You will develop a basic understanding of working in adult social care, including fundamentals such as

  • Job roles in adult social care
  • Communication techniques
  • Principles and values in adult social care
  • Types of equipment that may be used in the sector.

A guest speaker will also give students real life insight into working in the sector.

What will the course lead on to?

The course will give you insight needed into working in adult social care.

Are there any links with industry and university?

This course is run in partnership with several local social care partners.

What support is available?

We have a team of staff dedicated to providing learning support if required, as well as a Welfare Team that is on hand to offer guidance, support and help when needed. Additionally, eligible students can access a wide range of finance and funding support to help them during their time at college.

Click here for learning support: https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/

Click here for finance support: https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/

Why should I choose to study the course at Warrington & Vale Royal College?

This course is a unique opportunity to begin your journey into working in the care sector and enhance your knowledge of what it is like to work as a personal assistant in the care sector.

What are the entry requirements?

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

What are my funding options?

For further information on funding, please contact the Learner Services team on 01925 494400 or email learner.services@wvr.ac.uk

Careers Information

Course options

26/06/2023

Duration
1 Week
Class Times
09:30 - 15:00
Location
Warrington Campus
Day(s)
Mon - Fri
Adult Fee
209
16-18 Fee
Contact College

Call to Enrol 01925 494 400

Fees Information
This course is FREE* if in receipt of an eligible benefit or your income is below £18,525. This course is free for residents of Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. *Ts&Cs apply.

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