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SVQ in Social Services Children & Young People at SCQF 9
This SVQ is designed for those in a supervisory or managerial role working with children and young people in a residential, day, home care or family support setting.Upon successful completion, you will gain a recognised qualification which guarantees you have the skills, knowledge and abilities required to carry out your role competently....
SVQ Social Services & Healthcare at SCQF 7
This SVQ is deisgned fo those working in a supervisory or practitioner role with adults in a health or social care setting.Upon successful completion, you will gain a recognised qualification which guarantees you have the skills, knowledge and abilities required to carry out your role competently...
Highfield Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection for the Workplace (RQF)
The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace and is aimed at anyone working in any industry needing to develop their understanding and knowledge of how to prevent and control the spread of infection in their workplace....
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First Aid For Mental Health
This course is suitable for everyone but has been designed to help employers to provide a positive mental health culture within the workplace and to provide learners with comprehensive knowledge on a range of the most common mental health conditions and the skills to be able to act should a condition be suspected.Learners undertaking this...
Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions (TQUK)
This qualification is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge and understanding of: A range of common health conditions Monitoring the health of individuals affected by these conditionsThe goal of this qualification is to provide learners, either currently working in or intending to work in adult health and social care, with a solid ...
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism (TQUK)
The Understanding Autism course is specially designed to provide a deeper understanding of common traits associated with autism and effective strategies for supporting individuals with autism. With tailored guidance and specialised support, people with autism can thrive and lead highly independent and fulfilling lives.Learners will have a...
Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care (TQUK)
Get ready to dive into an engaging and insightful journey as you explore the different types of Dementia and the profound impact it has on individuals. You’ll discover the power of focusing on each person’s unique needs, exploring activities that stimulate their minds, promote social participation, and enhance their well-being. Best o...
Supervising First Aid for Mental Health
This course builds on the Level 2/5 Award in First Aid for Mental Health and covers a wider range of mental health conditions and goes into detail on the range of therapy and professional support that a person may be given by professional bodies during treatment for a mental health condition.The course is suitable for all persons within a...
Award in the Principles of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults
Safeguarding is how we can protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from abuse or neglect by another person's actions, or lack of actions.This course is designed for anyone, no matter the field they are directly involved in, to give them the tools and knowledge to make a difference to a vulnerable person's life. It will also ...
Awareness of Safeguarding
This qualification will provide an understanding of safeguarding, which can be used in a workplace, activity group, or any environment where a person has contact with children or adults at risk.The qualification provides learners with the knowledge to identify a safeguarding concern, listen and appropriately record a disclosure, and repor...