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Apprenticeship Standard in Adult Care Worker Level 2
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Support For Students Aged 19+
Lincoln College Fee Remission Policy offers means tested and non-means tested help with course fees for qualifications up to and including Level 2 and for some students aged 19+ studying a first Full Level 3
We also offer the Advanced Learner Loan, which is non-means tested help with course fees for Level 3, 4, 5 and 6 Further Education funded courses. Our Learner Support Fund offers means tested help with course related costs such as travel to college, uniform, equipment, UCAS application fee and travel to Higher Education interviews. We offer help with the cost of Ofsted registered childcare through the Care To Learn scheme for students aged under 20 (non means tested) and our 20+ Childcare Support Fund (means tested). We can also provide assistance through the Free College Meals scheme. Students, or their parents, must be in receipt of a qualifying means tested benefit and either aged 19 to 24 and have a current Education and Health Care Plan, or be aged 19 and continuing exactly the same programme that they started before they turned 19. Visit our website here for more information or contact the Financial Support Team at financialsupport@lincolncollege.ac.uk or call (01522) 876000 or (01636) 680680
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If you are interested in an Apprenticeship, you will pay no course fees.
More information about this Course
Introduction
To work in care is to make a positive difference to someone’s life when they are faced with challenges. Adult Care Workers need to have the types of values and behaviours to enable them to develop competencies in delivering high quality compassionate care and support. They are the frontline staff who support adults in a person-centred way to achieve their personal goals and live as independently and safely as possible. Enabling individuals to have control and choice in their lives is at the heart of personal care. Job roles are varied and will depend on the type of service being provided and how the person wants to be supported.
Adult Care Workers may work in residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres, a person’s own home or some clinical healthcare settings. This standard covers both adult care workers and personal assistants. Working with people, being passionate about supporting and enabling them to live a more independent and fulfilling life is a rewarding and worthwhile job that provides excellent career opportunities. Off the Job Training A key requirement of an Apprenticeship is Off-the-job training. This must make up at least 20% of the apprentice’s contracted hours, over the total duration of the apprentice’s planned training period. Off-the-job training must be directly relevant to the apprenticeship standard and must take place within the apprentice’s normal working hours. The new learning must be documented and reflected on through the Learner Journal on their e-portfolio.
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Entry Requirements
The Apprentice will need to be in a relevant role and show a willingness to undertake the knowledge, skills and behaviours required. They will need to undertake the Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service process and provide the result prior to starting. They will also need to have Level 2 Maths and English (GCSE at Grade 4/C or above or equivalent) or be prepared to attend a block study period for Maths and English if this is required.
Apprentices will be required to complete the Care Certificate prior to completing this programme. Apprentices may be required to attend an interview and undertake relevant skills assessments. Once they have been accepted on to the programme all apprentices will be required to attend a Lincoln College Induction. Apprentices will require access to a tablet/computer to access their e-portfolio and complete.
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Assessment and Progression
Assessment is done through a combination of practical tasks, written assignments, oral discussions and online tests throughout the programme. To ensure that we can support you to meet these, we will complete an in-depth initial skills analysis to ensure that we can tailor our delivery to meet these unique requirements. We will then use the most relevant delivery methods to support your learners which include:
• One to one coaching from a dedicated, professional assessor/instructor allocated to the learner for the duration of the programme.
• Work based assignments and projects to be completed in an e-portfolio
• Job shadowing and mentoring.
• Review of progress every 4 – 10 weeks.
• Employer led in house training.
• Independent learning and research as directed by the assessor/instructor.
End Point Assessment:
There will be an End Point Assessment (EPA) as the final stage of an Apprenticeship. The Apprentice must demonstrate their learning to an independent end point assessor and the overall grade available is distinction, merit, pass or fail. End-Point Assessment includes; Situational judgement Test.
The situational judgement test will present the candidate with a range of real-life scenarios about which the learner will have to answer questions in a multiple-choice format (60 questions). The assessment will normally be undertaken online, under controlled conditions with a time limit applied. Questions will draw from the stated knowledge and skills elements of the standard and focus on the higher order competencies. Material may be drawn from any part of the apprenticeship standard.
There is an option for a pass, merit or distinction and it is our aim to enable the apprentice to develop the necessary skills to achieve a merit or distinction. Professional discussion A professional discussion will be undertaken with an independent assessor. The discussion will be of no more than 45 minutes duration. Candidates can only apply to undertake the discussion component once the multiple-choice assessment has been achieved.
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Fees
As an Apprentice, you will pay no course fees. However, your employer may have to pay towards your training as well as providing you with a wage. All Apprentices are entitled to the national minimum apprentice wage within their first year of training from their employer, although they can, and often do, pay more. In the second and subsequent years of an Apprenticeship programme, if you are aged 19 or over, the national minimum wage for your age would apply [https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates]
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What You Will Need To Bring
Appropriate text book will be advised by the assessor
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