Health and Social Care - Technical Diploma

The Diploma in Health and Social Care is flexible programme to suit all fields of health and social care. You can select a pathway that suits your role for example, working with people with a learning disability and people with dementia. The qualification is delivered in the workplace with classroom based lessons once a month.

  • What you will study

    This course is split into manageable units these include:

    • Promote Communication in Care Settings
    • Promote Personal Development in Care Settings
    • Promote Equality and Inclusion in Care Settings
    • Duty of Care in Care Settings
    • Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings
    • Responsibilities of a Care Worker
    • Promote Person-centred Approaches in Care Settings
    • Promote Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Care Settings
    • Promote Effective Handling of Information in Care Settings.

    Mayors Skills Academy Health and Social Care

  • Entry Requirements

    Anyone aged 19 plus working as an apprentice in the role of a lead adult care worker within the health and social care sector.

  • Moving Forward

    After this course you could progress onto: - Level 4 Lead Practitioner in Adult Care Apprenticeship

    • Higher level qualifications in care
    • Specialist qualifications reflecting the context in which they work.
  • Duration

    2 Years

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