Care START – Introduction to the Care Industry

SCQF Level 5

Provides an introduction to the Care Industry and equips the learner with some knowledge and skills to enable them to gain employment within the industry.

This course is aimed at those who are looking to gain employment within the care sector and will provide delegates with some relevant skills and qualifications to assist them in gaining employment. Delegates will undertake 4 certificated short courses that are either essential, or useful within the care sector:

  • A mixture of on campus classroom attendance and time-tabled online classes along with online learning materials.

Course Content

Day 1 – REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene, 09:00 – 16:30
Day 2 – Highfield Level 2 Award in Prevention & Control of Infection, 09:00 14:00
Day 3 – SQA Award in Emergency First Aid at Work, 09:00 – 16:30
Day 4 – The Principles of Moving & Handling People, 09:00 – 12:30

Course Timetable

1 Feb 2021 to 4 Feb 2021

Delivered over 4 days
09.00 – 16.00 Monday to Thursday

Assessments

A mix of practical tests as well as written assessments and observations

REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene – 30 Multiple Choice Assessment at End
Highfield Level 2 Award in Prevention & Control of Infection – Multiple Choice Assessment
SQA Award in Emergency First Aid at Work – Assessed throughout Course
The Principles of Moving & Handling People – no formal assessment

What you Need...

some classroom, teams access,

Progression

On successful completion, candidates will receive certification for each short course, which should assist with job applications within the care sector.

 

Course Provider Contact Details
01387734000
www.dumgal.ac.uk
Dumfries and Galloway College
SCQF Level 5