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Course Overview

Course Overview
This course is ideal for anyone who is considering a career in health and /or social care with adults or children and young people. You will develop knowledge and awareness of the types of provision in these sectors and the roles played by workers – from principles and values through to health and safety and working with others.
Prosp Overview
You will need to attend a pre-enrolment interview. Please telephone 0161 770 1383/1239 to arrange an appointment. You will need to have a level 1 qualification in English or be working towards one.
Prosp Req
There is no end of course examination. A variety of assessment methods will be used throughout the course which will include direct observation and written assessment activities.
Prosp Assess
There are 2 mandatory units:
Understand the range of service provision and roles within health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare;
Understand the principles and values in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare.
Prosp Content
Oldham Lifelong Learning offer a range of complementary courses with and without a qualification to support training and further development. You could progress onto a level 2 qualification. Your tutor will discuss your next steps with you and you will have access to a Careers Adviser from National Careers Service.
Prosp Progression
The course is subsidised by GMCA – please see our full fees policy available at www.oldham.gov.uk/lifelong. If course fees are more than £70 you can pay by instalment – see the fees policy. You may be eligible for a concession or help from the Discretionary Learner Support fund – please discuss this with our information, advice and guidance staff. We do not give refunds if you withdraw and you will remain liable for any outstanding instalments.
Prosp Fees
PV-M00110A
13/01/2021
10/02/2021
09:30
Wednesday
5.50 hrs per wk
5 weeks
135.38