You can choose the qualification that demonstrates the specialist knowledge and skills you have developed such as:
- Healthcare support
- Clinical procedures
- Working with children and young people
- Maternity support
- Perioperative support
- Training and development.
You will learn on the job in the work environment.
Assessment will also take place in the workplace and will include a portfolio of evidence to meet the criteria of the qualification. Some units may be assessed by assignment.
Which level is right for me?
Level 2
You are working in healthcare and have some relevant knowledge and skills, usually from a role where you've been supervised.
Level 3
You are working in healthcare and have a great deal of technical skills and knowledge. You work with minimum supervision and have a good record of safety, fault correction and ensuring work meets the required standard.
The Level 2 qualification leads directly on to the Level 3 qualifications, and candidates may choose options to reflect their role and career path. They can also progress on to the Level 2 Award/Certificate in Team Leading (ILM) or the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership in Health and Social Care Services (3978).