| Start Date: | Duration: | Level: | Study mode: | Course location: | Course Type: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flexible | 16 Weeks | Level 2 | Distance Learning | Distance Learning | Skills & Qualifications |
Level 2 Caring for the Elderly is suited to those both working in a care setting and those provding care and support for an elderly family member or friend.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
| Study level | Cost |
|---|---|
| 19+ | FREE *subject to eligibility checks |
Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study. We ensure you get all the support you need throughout your course in the form of a personal tutor and a learner support advisor.
This course is fully online
All of our award-winning learning resources are of the highest quality and are designed to be engaging and interactive to keep you focused on your learning at all times.
You will be required to undertake a minimum of 115 hours of study time.
Flexible
The purpose of this qualification is to develop your knowledge and understanding relevant to working with the elderly.
You will be required to complete 5 mandatory untis to achieve this qualification:
- Common health issues affecting individuals in elderly care
- Individual rights in elderly care
- Maintain health and wellbeing in elderly care
- Minimising risk in elderly care
- Principles of elderly care in the UK
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A fresh start
Sometimes you just need a clean break to become the person you were destined to be. Starting college is the perfect opportunity to break free and become that new person!
New people
Our diverse student community means that you will meet lots of new people of different ages, backgrounds and interests, so you can enjoy making lifelong friendships!
Specialist Staff
Most of our lecturers are industry savvy and are experts in teaching 16-18 year olds. They have lots of valuable experience and knowledge to pass onto you.
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College is a more mature and relaxed environment than school and you are treated like an adult. You’ll be on first name terms with your lecturers so no more Sir and Miss! You can also start to make your own decisions.
Free time
Your timetable will be very different to school. You will have a lot more free time to take part in extra-curricular activities, study, or get extra money and work experience with a part-time job.
Different environment
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You will have the opportunity to take part in lots of different activities outside of the classroom to boost your confidence and help you develop your skills and personal qualities.
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We are the College of the Year.
(*Top college nationally for BTECs, Pearson 2019)
100% pass rate in 20 A-Level subjects including Computer Science, Economics, History and Maths.
*Summer 2019
99.1% overall A-Level pass rate
*Summer 2019
We have recently invested in a brand new state-of-the-art digital suite and health simulation ward.
People across the North East are to benefit from a new set of digital training courses to develop specialist skills and improve their opportunities
August 3, 2021
Hartlepool Sixth Form students are celebrating after receiving their English and maths GCSE results this week.
January 15, 2021
North East communities to benefit from free distance learning courses throughout the COVID-19 crisis and beyond
June 11, 2020
