Qualifications in Social Care
When you start in your first job, you should get a good induction that tells you everything you need to know, if you’re new to care, you’ll complete the Care Certificate, this is a set of standards that outline everything you need to know to work in social care. You should also receive regular supervision and do training and development.
Working towards a qualification is one way you can equip yourself with practical skills and important knowledge about care giving.
Find out more information on social care qualifications from Skills for Care (*Skills for Care careers tool).
Health and Social Care: Levels 1-3
Tyne Metropolitan College are offering a range of Health & Social Care courses to develop knowledge on topics including physiological disorders, anatomy and physiology, dementia care, and lots more. You’ll also engage in various placements across different career paths, providing you with practical experience and helping you advance in this rewarding career.
Blended learning Care courses: Level 2
Working in care or needing specialist skills? Flexible bite-size workshops lead to level 2 qualifications in common health conditions, falls prevention, safe handling of medication and dementia awareness. The structure of these courses includes classroom-based teaching as well as e-portfolio assessment and online tools to support learning and assessment.
Distance learning: Level 2 and 3
Whether you want to build your skills, start a new career or gain a specialism, discover a huge range of FREE* distance learning that makes it easy. A short induction will get you started to learn at your pace, your way with phone, email or in-person support. A range of level 2 and new level 3 certificates are available.
Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care: Level 2
The Level 2 Preparing to work in adult social care is for anyone interested in a career in social care sector. The blended learning option is a natural progression opportunity for those who have complete the introductory Get into Care 1 week course. The L2 Preparing to Work in adult social care is an ideal taster for those who may be new to the sector or new to the world of work. It aims to introduce some basic concepts of caring and preparation for employment in the sector.
T Level in Healthcare
The T-Level technical qualification in health aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for skilled employment, advanced technical training, or university studies. This two-year program blends classroom learning with real-world work experience, providing students with a solid foundation for further education or direct entry into the workforce.
English for Speakers of other Languages
If you don’t have a Level 2 qualification or a GCSE grade 4 (grade C) in English or Maths, you can work towards a Functional Skills qualification at a level appropriate for you. Anyone needing help with speaking, listening to, reading or writing English can join a class at their level and work towards ESOL qualifications.
Maths & English (Adults)
These qualifications lead to further development in flexible functional skills in English and Maths, where you will acquire essential skills for work and life that are more crucial than ever. Discover a range of maths and English courses tailored for adults, designed to boost your skills and open new opportunities.
Opportunities for Employers
Apprenticeships
Tyne Metropolitan College are offering a cost-effective strategy with significant business impact to bring on an apprentice as part of your team. They will train and work alongside you while studying at college to gain practical skills, knowledge, and a nationally recognised qualification.
T Levels
Tyne Metropolitan College are offering access to bright, emerging talent through a new government programme called ‘T Levels’. A two-year placement designed to help 16-18-year-old students gain their level 3 qualification by developing skills and knowledge in your industry.
Hire an Apprentice
From an employer’s viewpoint apprenticeships are a highly effective way to recruit and train people on the job and retain staff. By employing apprentices, you are not only helping individuals develop a career, but you are also benefiting by investing in the business’s long-term future.
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