Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Level 1 CACHE Award

These distance learning courses start on a regular basis and will enhance the knowledge of anyone working in Health & Social Care, improving their practice and also counting towards their Continuing Professional Development (CPD). You must be 18 or over to enrol. These courses require a good level of English and you will take an assessment held at Shipley College to confirm your place. These courses are delivered via distance learning and take up to 14 weeks to complete. To succeed on a distance learning course, you must be motivated to meet deadlines and produce detailed quality work without supervision. For the vast majority of learners these courses will be fully funded, the enrolments team will contact you after you have enrolled to confirm your eligibility. Weekly start dates available for Distance Learning courses under Various, Business & Management and Health & Social Care. This qualification is aimed at people who would like to develop a basic knowledge of the adult social care sector and explore the type of job roles and services within it. It will also cover the role of communication and the importance of valuing the individuals being cared for. It allows for progression to the Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care or the Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care.