LEVEL 3

Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship

REQUIREMENTS

  • Apprentices aged 16 to 18 at the start of their training are required to achieve Level 2 Maths and English qualification, or GCSEs C/4 or above to complete their apprenticeship, if they do not already hold suitable equivalent qualifications. For those aged 19+ at the start of their training study can also be funded up to an approved level 2 in English or maths or both, achievement is not mandatory and employers can choose to opt out.
  • Working within an adult social care setting.
  • 15 months on programme and 3-month window for End Point Assessment.
  • Completion of the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
  • ‘Off the job’ training must be provided (348 hours)
  • Support from an employment mentor with monthly reviews every 4 weeks.

CONTENT

  • The main tasks and responsibilities according to their job role
  • How to treat people with respect and dignity and honour their human rights
  • How to Communicate clearly and responsibly
  • How to support individuals to remain safe from harm (Safeguarding)
  • How to work professionally, including their own professional development of those they support and work colleagues
  • Design and copywriting.
  • Current/emerging tools and software.
  • Website management and SEO.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

  • Workplace and remote tutor meetings
  • Independent research & Written answers.
  • Professional discussion.
  • Observations in the workplace.
  • Reflective Accounts.
  • Witness testimonies completed by mentor and service users.

APPRENTICESHIP ASSESSMENT

  • End Point Assessment will take place in the final 3 months, dependant on learner progress. End Point Assessment will consist of:

    1) Professional Discussion underpinned by portfolio of evidence.

    2) Knowledge Test (situational judgement test answered through a multiple-choice exercise)

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