Who is the programme for?
Individuals that are either searching to develop their skills once they’ve completed their Level 3 diploma or have taken on new responsibility in their organisation for project development. This programme encourages learners to support the person to lead a life that makes sense to them, and provides a platform to champion innovative practices.
This course is delivered in partnership with Life Story Network CIC.
Additionally, individuals in the following job roles would fit well with this programme:
Dementia Lead, Reablement Worker, Physiotherapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Public Health Associate Worker, Keeping in Contact Worker, Community Care/Support Officer, Social Care Assessor, Care Assessment Officer, Social Services Officer, Brokerage Worker, Rehabilitation and Reablement Assistant, Independence Support Assistant, Reablement Support Workers/Officer, Telecare Assistant and Assistive Technology Co-ordinator/Officer.
This programme is suitable for care and support staff working with individuals of all ages, including younger people with dementia.
Embedded within the programme are development projects which introduce new practices into the service. Examples might include:
How long will the programme take and what is involved?
This programme is delivered over 18 months. It incorporates the Apprenticeship Standard Lead Practice in Adult Care but is extended to include a robust development programme for best practice in dementia care.
Apprentices are required to complete 20% off the job. Commitment is important, as the programme will be tightly structured. The following activities can be expected as part of the individual learning process:
Apprentices will meet with their assessors once a month to review progress and access support and guidance. Apprentices will also have access to communities of practice and will be required to contribute and learn from these communities as part of the assessment process. They will have the opportunity to collaborate and learn from peers undertaking similar pathways. Apprentices will be required to actively participate in virtual classrooms.
End point assessment:
There will be an external assessment at the end of the programme once the apprentice has achieved the ‘gateway’ requirements. This includes achieving the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care. End-point Assessment Methods, Timescales & Location.
The end-point assessment must be completed over a maximum total assessment time of two days, within an EPA period lasting typically for three months after the apprentice has met the EPA gateway requirements.
What will the apprentice achieve?
Which virtual classrooms are included?
The apprentice will also have access to the following virtual classrooms:
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