Adult Care Worker
(Level 2) Apprenticeship Standard
This qualification is ideal for someone new to the industry or within their first year. It will develop the knowledge and skills needed when working with adults in all health & social care environments. It covers a wide range of areas including supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, personal daily living needs and health care procedures.
Learning Format
Online & Classroom
Program Duration: 12 months
At 5-10 hours/week
Adult Care Worker (Level 2) Apprenticeship Standard Overview
The learning phase for this apprenticeship standard, is to pick up the skills, knowledge andbehaviours set in each standard. Apprentices need to complete 20% off-the-job trainingduring on-programme phase of their apprenticeship. Specific rules govern this, and it musttake place in the apprentice’s contracted hours.
KEY FEATURES
- Level 2 Diploma in Care (England) is for learners employed as an apprentice in the role of an adult care worker (can include personal assistants) or healthcare support worker (can include healthcare assistant, nursing assistant, or nursing auxiliary).
Adult Care Worker (Level 2) Apprenticeship Standard Advantage
● develop the fundamental technical skills and underpinning knowledge and understanding required to become competent in the job role. These cover the following areas: communication, personal development, equality and inclusion, duty of care, safeguarding, person-centred approaches, health and safety and handling information. Learners will also be expected to work effectively as part of a team and within agreed ways of working, following the relevant standards, policies and protocols used in their workplace, including the Code of Conduct for Adult Social Care Workers and Healthcare Support Workers in England. develop appropriate professional attitudes and behaviours that will support personal success in their job role and the long-term success of their organisation
personal success in their job role and the long-term success of their
organisation
● develop a range of interpersonal and intrapersonal skills to support progression to, and success in, further study and career advancement
● achieve a nationally-recognised Level 2 qualification
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Adult Care Worker (Level 2) Apprenticeship Standard Curriculum
The job they have to do, their main tasks and responsibilities
The tasks and responsibilities of the job role relevant to the context of the service in which they are working. This could include supporting with social activities, monitoring health, assisting with eating, mobility and personal care
Professional boundaries and limits of their training and expertise
Relevant statutory standards and codes of practice for their role
What the ‘duty of care’ is in practice
How to contribute towards the development and creation of a care plan underpinned by the individuals preferences in regard to the way they want to be supported
How to identify, respond to and escalate changes to physical, social, and emotional needs of individuals
How to access, follow and be compliant with regulations and organisational policies and procedures
The importance of having the right values and behaviours
How to support and enable individuals to achieve their personal aims and goals
What dignity means in how to work with individuals and others
The importance of respecting diversity and treating everyone equally
The importance of communication
The barriers to communication
The impact of non-verbal communication
The importance of active listening
How the way they communicate can affect others
About different forms of communication e.g. signing, communication boards
How to find out the best way to communicate with the individual they are supporting
How to make sure confidential information is kept safe
How to support individuals to remain safe from harm (Safeguarding)
What abuse is and what to do when they have concerns someone is being abused
The national and local strategies for safeguarding and protection from abuse
What to do when receiving comments and complaints
How to recognise unsafe practices in the workplace
The importance and process of whistleblowing
How to address any dilemmas they may face between a person’s rights and their safety
How to promote health and wellbeing for the individuals they support and work colleagues
The health and safety responsibilities of self, employer and workers
How to keep safe in the work environment
What to do when there is an accident or sudden illness
What to do with hazardous substances
How to promote fire safety
How to reduce the spread of infection
What a risk assessment is and how it can be used to promote person-centred care safely
How to work professionally, including their own professional development
What a professional relationship is with the person being supported and colleagues
How to work together with other people and organisations in the interest of the person being supported
How to be actively involved in their personal development plan
The importance of excellent core skills in writing, numbers and information technology
What to do to develop, sustain and exhibit a positive attitude and personal resilience
Ask for help from an appropriate person when not confident or skilled in any aspect of their role
Provide individuals with information to enable them to have a choice about the way they are supported
Encourage individuals to participate in the way their care and support is delivered
Ensure the individual knows what they are agreeing to regarding the way in which they are supported
Contribute to the on-going development of care/support plans for the individual they support
Support individuals with cognitive, physical or sensory impairments
Treating people with respect and dignity and honouring their human rights
Ensure dignity is at the centre of all work with the individuals they support, their families, carers and advocates
Demonstrate all work is person centred, accommodating the individual’s needs, wishes and preferences
Demonstrate empathy (understanding and compassion) for individuals they support
Demonstrate courage in supporting people in ways that may challenge their personal/cultural beliefs
Communicating clearly and responsibly
Speak clearly and exhibit positive non-verbal communication to individuals, families, carers and advocates
Use the preferred methods of communication of the individual they support according to their language, culture, sensory needs and their wishes
Identify and take steps to reduce environmental barriers to communication
Demonstrate they can check for understanding
Write clearly and concisely in records and reports
Keep information safe and confidential according to agreed ways of working
Supporting individuals to remain safe from harm (Safeguarding)
Recognise potential signs of different forms of abuse
Respond to concerns of abuse according to agreed ways of working
Recognise, report and challenge unsafe practices
Championing health and wellbeing for the individuals they support and for work colleagues
Promote the health and wellbeing of the individual they support
Move people and objects safely
Demonstrate how to reduce the spread of infection, including use of best practice in hand hygiene
Demonstrate the promotion of healthy eating and wellbeing by ensuring individuals have access to fluids, food and nutrition
Demonstrate how to keep people, buildings and themselves safe and secure
Carry out fire safety procedures when required
Use risk assessments to support individuals safely
Recognise symptoms of cognitive impairment, e.g. Dementia, learning disabilities and mental health
Monitor and report changes in health and wellbeing for individuals they support
Working professionally and seeking to develop their own professional development
Reflect on your own work practices
Demonstrate the development of their own skills and knowledge, including core skills in writing, numbers and information technology
Demonstrate their contribution to their development plan
Demonstrate ability to work in partnership with others to support the individual
Identify sources of support when conflicts arise with other people or organisations
Demonstrate they can work within safe, clear professional boundaries
Show they can access and apply additional skills required to perform the specific job role competently
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Adult Care Worker (Level 2) Apprenticeship Standard Testimonial
Dr. Rick Hefner serves as the Program Director for Caltech’s CTME, where he develops customized training programs for technology-driven organizations. He has over 40 years of experience in systems development and has served in academic, industrial, and research positions.
Rick Hefner
Caltech CTME, Program DirectorJohn Wetsch, Ph.D., PMP, has over 30 years of experience working in the industry, government, and higher experience working education. He has served in various technical capacities, including Program Director for Cloud Computing including Program and senior roles as a Project Manager.
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Program DirectorLearner’s Profile
This Cloud Computing certification course caters to professionals from a variety of industries; the diversity of our students adds richness to class discussions and interactions
Industry Trends
As per IDC, at least half of the IT spend is on cloud-based technologies. It is predicted to reach 60% of all IT infrastructure and 60-70% of all software, services and technology spend by 2020
Why Online Bootcamp
- Develop skills for real career growthCutting-edge curriculum designed in guidance with industry and academia to develop job-ready skills
- Develop skills for real career growthCutting-edge curriculum designed in guidance with industry and academia to develop job-ready skills
- Learn from experts active in their field, not out-of-touch trainersLeading practitioners who bring current best practices and case studies to sessions that fit into your work schedule.
- Learn from experts active in their field, not out-of-touch trainersLeading practitioners who bring current best practices and case studies to sessions that fit into your work schedule.
Admission Details
APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates can apply to this Cloud Computing Training in 3 steps. Selected candidates receive an offer of admission, which is accepted by the admission fee payment.
Submit Application
Tell us a bit about yourself and why you want to do this program
Application Review
An admission panel will shortlist candidates based on their application
Admission
Selected candidates can begin the program within 1-2 weeks
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES
For admission to this Cloud Computing Certification Course, candidates should have:
A bachelor’s degree with an average of 50% or higher marks
May have a non-programming background
Are not required to have prior work experience
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PROGRAM BENEFITS
- Complete this Cloud Computing course while you work
- Rigorous curriculum designed by industry experts
- Caltech CTME Circle Membership
- Receive upto 30 CEUs from Caltech CTME
- Active recruiters include:Amazon, Google, Microsoft and more
Adult Care Worker (Level 2) Apprenticeship Standard FAQs
What are the eligibility criteria for this Cloud Computing Certification Program in collaboration with Caltech CTME?
- Should have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with an average of 50% or higher marks
- May have a non-programming background
- Are not required to have prior work experience
What is the admission process for this Cloud Computing Training Program in collaboration with Caltech CTME?
- All interested candidates are required to apply through the online application form
- An admission panel will shortlist the candidates based on their application
- An offer of admission will be made to the selected candidates and is accepted by the candidates by paying the program fee
Is there any financial aid provided?
What should I expect from the Caltech Post Graduate Program in Cloud Computing?
- Job-ready cloud skills and hands-on experience with a full suite of Cloud Computing tools
- A Capstone Project suitable for your portfolio to demonstrate your skills to employers
- Caltech Post Graduate Program certification
- Caltech CTME Bonafide Certificate
- Transcript for the Entire Learning Path in the Program
- Industry recognized certificate from Simplilearn
- Access to Caltech Circle Membership
- Lifetime access to all core elearning content created by Simplilearn
- CEUs upon completion of the course
What certificate will I receive?
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- IIMJobs pro-membership for 6 months
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