Adult Learning
ATLondon Vocational College
Adult Healthcare
We offer courses for many areas of the adult social care sector from mandatory training courses to specialist training specific to mental health, learning disability and dementia care. We are also regularly adding new courses to our ever-growing list, so let us know how we can help. These courses may be used as stepping stones into the sector, as CPD if you are already working in the sector and as a gateway to apprenticeship programmes that we offer.
Our mark is made within the sector by ensuring our courses and our trainers are engaging and informative. Our customers praise the interaction and expertise of our trainers but love the feedback from their staff that they really enjoyed the training.
Our Current Programme offer is:
Diploma in Care - Level 2
Course Profile
The demand for care workers is ever growing. Are you working in or planning to work in the adult care sector? This qualification is what you need and will support you to develop the knowledge and skills required to work in a range of clinical healthcare support settings and adult care environments.
The qualification is formed of mandatory and optional units. The mandatory units cover core competencies while the optional units allow learners to choose from a variety of areas to tailor the qualification to their needs, interests and to reflect the context of their work.
The Diploma in Care course covers a wide range of areas including dementia awareness, mental health and well-being, supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and healthcare procedures.
The content of this course is also aligned with the knowledge and skills required for the Adult Care Worker and Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship standards.
Course Content
This programme has a requirement to achieve a minimum of 46 credits to gain the qualification. 24 credits gained from the mandatory units listed below and a minimum of 22 credits can be gained from the optional units.
The mandatory units are
- Communication
- Handle information
- Personal development
- Implementing person centre-approaches
- Equality and Inclusion
- Health, safety, and well-being
- Responsibilities of a Care worker
- Duty of care
- Safeguarding and protection
Application Process
Applications for vacancies are completed by getting in touch with us either by phone on 0208 617 0065 or email [email protected] .
All applicants will need a pre-assessment or interview, review of prior qualifications and experience for suitability of the role.
Diploma in Adult Care - Level 3
Course Profile
Leaders in the adult care sector are harder to find. However, the demand for such learners to guide and support the vital work of the sector is even greater. Are you currently working in the adult care sector and is now looking for your first leadership role? This qualification is just what you need.
This qualification develops the knowledge and skills needed when working in a lead adult care worker role in care settings. It covers a wide range of areas including supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and health and social care procedures. This qualification also aligns to the Apprenticeship Standard for Lead Adult Care Worker.
Course Content
This programme has a requirement to achieve a total of 58 credits for the Diploma, with 35 of these credits being at Level 3 or above. All learners must complete the 9 mandatory units listed below, thereby achieving a total of 28 credits and a minimum of 30 credits from the optional units
The mandatory units are
- Promote communication
- Promote effective handling of information
- Promote personal development
- Promote person centre-approaches
- Promote equality and Inclusion
- Promote health, safety, and well-being
- Responsibilities of a Care worker
- Duty of care
- Safeguarding and protection
Application Process
Applications for vacancies are completed by getting in touch with us either by phone on 0208 617 0065 or email [email protected] .
All applicants will need a pre-assessment or interview, review of prior qualifications and experience for suitability of the role.
Important Information
Entry Requirements
While there are specific requirements for each course in general the basic requirements for a programme is:
- Currently, live in England
- Resident in the UK with a Visa for the duration of study
- Must be aged 18+
More specific requirements if any will be discussed with you when you contact us.
Delivery Model And Duration
All programmes will be delivered using one of the following methods:
- Face to face in a classroom
- Online using MS Teams
- Blended – a combination of face to face and online
The duration of programmes will also vary based on their level and type. Typical durations are:
- Certificates up to 6 months
- Diplomas up to 12 months
Assessement
The nature of the assessment will vary based on the course you are doing and the level. In the main the methods of assessment will be:
- Examinations
- Portfolio
Cost
A part of our response to Covid and to help get as many Londoners as possible back to work we at LVC have waived all costs for undertaking a course with us.
Progression
Our programmes are designed to support learners to the next step. As a result, we are working hard with you to get you to either:
- A job
- An apprenticeship
- A higher level programme
If you are already in work, we would like to see you progress by:
- A promotion
- A salary increases
- A new job
Application Process
Applications for vacancies are completed by getting in touch with us either:
Call Us: 0208 617 0065
or Email Us: [email protected]
All applicants will need a pre-assessment or interview, review of prior qualifications and experience for suitability of the role.