This course is suitable for those who would like to develop their understanding of the health sector to support progression in the workplace or further study in the health care sector. ESOL/EAL learners must have completed ESOL level 1 or above.
The NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Working in the Health Sector will give learners the opportunity to investigate a work role in the health sector and provide the underpinning knowledge needed to work effectively. This includes the role of the healthcare worker, personal development, communication skills, health and safety, quality standards and equality and diversity in the health sector.
Teaching and assessment are through a range of in-class activities, group work and discussion, and the completion of an individual portfolio of written tasks for the qualification. This is a knowledge-only qualification; therefore, no work placement is required.
Upon successful completion of this course, you could progress to a healthcare support worker apprenticeship, a level 3 qualification related to your area of work, or an Access to HE Diploma for entry to university. You could also apply for work roles as a support worker or care assistant.
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You can enrol online by selecting the enrol button below, or by contacting or calling into The Heaton Centre (0191 2782818) or Westgate College (0191 2773520). Please check Venues | newcastlecitylearning for centre opening times.
Before you start your enrolment please make sure you have the documents in the following link to hand Enrolment Checklist 2023-24.pdf (newcastlecitylearning.ac.uk)
If you would like further information about the course, or if the course you are interested in has already started or is full , please select the enquiry button below to email one of the team who will be happy to help.
Some of our courses require a pre-course interview, to register your interest or to arrange a call back from the course tutor please select the enquiry button below to email our Learner Services Team.
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Additional support available?
Additional support available?
Help with numeracy or literacy is available in the form of discrete classes in maths and English.
Additional support can be provided for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities by discussion with the course tutor.
Learner Support Funding is available for travel and equipment to learners who qualify.
For further details please speak to one of our Learner Services Advisors.
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