Apprenticeship training course

Health and social care foundation apprenticeship (level 2)

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Information about Health and social care foundation apprenticeship (level 2)

Health and care support assistants work in a range of health and care settings, for example in a care home, hospital, General Practice, as part of community team and in individuals’ homes where their wider team may include workers from both health and social care.

• Knowledge, skills and behaviours:
  View knowledge, skills and behaviours

  Technical knowledge

  • Introduction to the health and social care sectors, and how the sectors link together.
  • Career progression opportunities.*
  • The importance of equality, diversity and inclusion and human rights.
  • Fundamental principles of a duty of care.
  • Fundamental principles of adult safeguarding and how to report a safeguarding concern.
  • Fundamental person centred values to maximise an individual’s independence.*
  • Fundamental mental health, physical health and emotional wellbeing needs that individuals may have.
  • Fundamental principles of infection prevention and control.*
  • Developments in digital working and professional boundaries when using technology.*
  • Fundamental principles of health promotion and illness prevention to support positive lifestyle choices.*
  • Basic food hygiene and preparation methods.*
  • Common health conditions and routine interventions and knowing when and to whom to escalate for action.
  • Techniques and sources of support to help develop personal resilience when working in a health or social care setting.
  • Principles of safe moving and handling of equipment and other objects and assistance of individuals.

  Technical skills

  • Explore career progression opportunities within the health and social care sectors.*
  • Act in the best interest of individuals to ensure they do not come to harm.
  • Work in partnership with others to help to keep individuals safe.
  • Support individuals using person centred values.*
  • Adapt your approach when providing care and support to meet the needs of the individual.
  • Follow infection prevention and control precautions to protect yourself and others in the workplace.*
  • Use digital systems and technology in the workplace.*
  • Support individuals with positive lifestyle choices to promote health and wellbeing.*
  • Apply basic food hygiene and preparation methods.*
  • Develop personal resilience when working in a health or social care setting.
  • Move and handle equipment or other items safely and assist individuals.

  Employability skills and behaviours

  • Communicate and share information using verbal, non-verbal, written and digital methods.
  • Act in a professional manner including good time keeping and conduct.
  • Apply new learning and feedback to everyday practice.
  • Complete own work tasks and ask for help when needed.
  • Work with colleagues to contribute to team outcomes.
  • Seek ways to manage own financial, health and wellbeing needs using available resources.
  • Overcome challenges and adapt to changes at work.
  • Work in line with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Apprenticeship category (sector): Health and science
• Qualification level: 2; Equal to GCSE
• Course duration: 8 months
• Funding: £3,000 ; Maximum government funding for ; apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
• Job titles include:
  • Healthcare Support Worker
  • Healthcare Assistant
  • Mental Health Support Worker
  • Nursing Assistant
  • Personal Assistant
  • Support Worker

View more information about Health and social care foundation apprenticeship (level 2) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.