Health & Social Care NVQ (Level 4)

Who is this course for?:
A level 3 qualification or equivalent is required before undertaking this qualification.The following criteria must also be completed by all candidates before starting the course. This programme is delivered to meet the demanding needs of managers working in a variety of care setting and although this course
is delivered in college, attendance is kept to a minimum, once a month to meet with the Tutor,Assessor and delivery of some underpinning knowledge.

Course content:
The NVQ Level 4 consists of 4 core units and 4 optional units making a total of 8 units to gain the full award.

CORE UNITS
• Use and develop methods and systems to communicate, record and report
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of healthy and safe practices in the working environment
• Take responsibility for the continuing professional development of self and others
• Develop practices which promote choice, well being and protection of all Individuals

Assessment:
Candidates build a portfolio of evidence, including observation by assessor, reflective accounts, witness statements, work product evidence and knowledge evidence.Assessment will take place in the workplace following assessment planning.

Entry Requirements:
Candidates would usually be qualified at NVQ Level 3.They would be implementing and evaluating policies and procedures within the care organisation. To apply for this course, please complete an application form.
• Initial assessment of basic skills
• Competition of skills analysis sheet to make sure you can gain evidence for assessment, essential for this level of qualification
• Informal interview with a member of the NVQ Team

Related Links

http://www.hopwood.ac.uk/default.php?/courses/detail/nvq-level-4-in-health-social-care/

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Orchard Skills Centre official opening

Orchard Skills Centre on Drake Street, Rochdale was officially opened on 23rd February, with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting by the Mayor and Mayoress, Councillor Keith Swift and Ms Sue Etchells.

Orchard Training Solutions; Hopwood Hall College’s Employer Engagement Arm developed the skills centre after the government launched the Response to Redundancy (R2R) initiative in mid 2009. The aim of the project is to help individuals who are unemployed or at risk of redundancy and make training available so they can broaden their skill range and increase their employability.

The College’s Vice-Principal for Finance & Corporate Services, John Spindler, and the College’s Vice-Principal for Skills, Dr O J Rahim, members of the College executive, local government representatives, partners, tutors and students attended.

The opening provided an opportunity for the many organisations who work with the skills centre to meet and celebrate the successes that the project has enjoyed so far.

Jane McAuley, R2R Project Co-ordinator said: “In just a short space of time since the skills centre opened in early November, we’ve already had learners who have completed training courses, secured job interviews and accepted job offers. In an area of high unemployment like Rochdale, this is a fantastic achievement.”

Siobhan Probert of Syke, a former hairdresser, had been unemployed for several months when she called in to the skills centre to enquire about the training opportunities available. Siobhan said: “The staff at the skills centre were friendly and really helpful. I wanted to get into office work and they put me on the office skills course followed by basic and intermediate IT. I got help updating my CV and was back in employment within 2 months of contacting them. I’d recommend anyone who is in my situation to contact the skills centre.”