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Award in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care


Qualification structure

To gain this qualification, learners must achieve 6 credits from the mandatory units.

Mandatory units

PWCS 01 Introduction to the adult social care sector (F/502/9579)

PWCS 02 Introduction to the values and principles of adult social care (D/502/9590)

PWCS 08 Awareness of the skills and attitudes needed to work in adult social care (M/502/9660)

PWCS 09 Awareness of communication in adult social care (A/502/9662)

PWCS 10 Awareness of the roles and responsibilities of the adult social care worker (F/502/9727)

Assessment

This qualification is assessed using a portfolio of evidence.

Progression opportunities

This qualification provides a pathway into the sector for individuals considering a career in health and/or

social care or those returning to work after a career break. It does not confirm competence in a job role

but provides an opportunity to develop knowledge about the wider health and social care sector before

learners decide whether working in the sector is for them and gain information to make decisions about

career progression.

The Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care allows for progression to the Level 2

Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care, the Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care.

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To enrol at Burleigh College, you will need to bring certain documents to ensure you are able to study with us, such as your residency and income documents, as well as exam results (depending on your chosen course). 

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