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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...
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...
Work Based Training
SVQ 4 Social Services & Healthcare at SCQF 9
Aims - To obtain a formal qualification. To meet requirement of the SSSC to enable conditions of registration to be met.Relevant to staff working within the health and social care sector for adults as a supervisor, team leader or manager....
SVQ 2 Social Services & Healthcare at SCQF 6
Aims - To obtain a formal qualification. To meet requirement of the SSSC to enable conditions of registration to be met.Relevant to staff working within the health and social care sector for adults as a support worker....
Evening Classes
Level 2 Certificate in Special Education Needs and Disabilities (TQUK)
Do you have a strong desire to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with special educational needs and disabilities? If so, the Level 2 Certificate in Special Educational Needs and Disability (RQF) Course is perfect for you.In this course, you'll delve into various aspects of SEND, including the symptoms of specific conditio...
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Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Sett
This qualification is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and control infection outbreaks in hospitals and healthcare settings. You will gain a thorough understanding of the various causes of infection, how infections are spread, and the crucial steps you can take to prevent and control their transmissi...
HNC Social Services (Academic units only)
Welcome to the HNC in Social Services (Academic Units Only)
Are you currently working in the social services sector and hold an SVQ Level 3 in Social Services (SCQF L7)? Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? The HNC in Social Services (Academic Units Only) is designed to equip you with the essential knowledg...
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care (Tquk
This online course provides a comprehensive understanding of safe medication administration, proper storage and disposal of medicines, and the importance of accurate record-keeping and audits. By completing this qualification and receiving a certificate, learners will gain essential knowledge in safe medication handling, supporting furth...
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health (TQUK)
OThis course is perfect for individuals passionate about nutrition and health, as well as employers seeking health training for their staff. This certificate covers the fundamentals of healthy eating and weight management, the role of nutrition in eating disorders, and how to safely prepare food in a home setting.Since diet impacts everyt...
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes (TQUK)
The purpose of this qualification is to offer professional development and continuing professional development (CPD) by expanding knowledge relevant to roles that involve caring for individuals with diabetes. It is suitable for learners who are currently employed or seeking employment in the health and social care sector.This qualificatio...