Apprenticeship (Level Five) Leader in Adult Care standard
The Level Five apprenticeship programme covers a range of topics related to health and social care leadership
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
The Level Five apprenticeship programme covers a range of topics related to health and social care leadership:
- Statutory frameworks and codes of practice
- Systems and processes needed to ensure compliance with regulations
- Principles of risk management, assessment and outcomes
- Principles and underpinning theories of change management including approaches, tools and techniques
- Dignity
- Equality and diversity
- Legislative and regulatory frameworks which inform quality standards
- Theories and models that underpin performance and appraisal including disciplinary procedures
- Professional development
- Communication
- Safeguarding
The apprenticeship also entails:
- Level Two Maths and English
- 20% off-the-job training
- End-point assessment
Entry Requirements
- To be working in a management position within health and social care
- Good standard of English and maths
- 30 hours contract per week
- Enthusiasm to pursue a career in this sector
What will you learn?
- Statutory frameworks and codes of practice
- Systems and processes needed to ensure compliance with regulations
- Principles of risk management, assessment and outcomes
- Principles and underpinning theories of change management including approaches, tools and techniques
- Dignity
- Equality and diversity
- Legislative and regulatory frameworks which inform quality standards
- Theories and models that underpin performance and appraisal including disciplinary procedure
- Professional development
- Communication
- Safeguarding
- Level Two Maths and English
- 20% off-the-job training
- End-point assessment
How will you learn?
The apprenticeship will be delivered in the workplace and on-site.
What will you need to bring with you?
You need a laptop.
How will you be assessed?
- Observations
- Questioning
- Products of Work
- Professional Discussions
Where next?
You could progress to higher management roles.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
Is there any financial support available?
Course Information for Employers
Apprenticeship summary
The course covers a range of topics related to this occupation:
- Statutory frameworks and codes of practice
- Systems and processes needed to ensure compliance with regulations
- Principles of risk management, assessment and outcomes
- Principles and underpinning theories of change management including approaches, tools and techniques
- Dignity
- Equality and diversity
- Legislative and regulatory frameworks which inform quality standards
- Theories and models that underpin performance and appraisal including disciplinary procedures
- Professional development
- Communication
- Safeguarding
- Level Two Maths and English
- 20% off-the-job training
- End-point assessment
Are they any entry requirements for my apprentice?
- To be working in a management position within health and social care
- Good standard of English and maths
- 30 hours contract per week
- Enthusiasm to pursue a career in this sector
What is required from the employer in the workplace?
- Support, with time to study and complete training
- 30-hour minimum contract
- Paid time to attend College if the apprentice needs to complete Functional Skills
Behaviours expected within the role
- Professional
- Interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Enthusiasm to pursue a career in this sector
What qualification will my apprentice gain?
- Level Five Diploma
- Level Two Maths and English
- End-point assessment
- 20% off-the-job training
What will the assessment look like?
- Observations
- Questioning
- Products of work
- Professional discussions
Will my apprentice need to come into college?
Most of the classes can be remote but if the apprentice needs to complete Functional Skills, they have the option of attending College for a block week, in the evenings or for one day a week.
Is there any specialist equipment required?
They will need a laptop.
What progression can my apprentice expect after completion of their apprenticeship?
They can progress to a higher level qualification such as a degree.
What job roles will this apprenticeship be suitable for?
Higher management roles
Will the college help me find an apprentice?
You may already have someone in your organisation or someone has come to you direct asking for an apprenticeship, but if you don’t we have a free recruitment service to help you hire the best candidate for your organisation from our talent pool and external advertising through social media and the national apprenticeship services website
Contact us
If you are an employer and you would like to know more, please email businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk or call 01332 387421
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Course Information Last Updated On: October 12, 2021 2:33 pm
