About the Course

This is a one day course which can also be delivered over two evenings.  It is aimed at carers of those who are approaching end of life and who need specialist care.  Most palliative care is provided in a hospitce that are run by doctors, nurses, social workers, counsellors and trained volunteers. They are smaller and quieter than a hospital setting and have a 'home' feel about them.  They provide individual care more suited to the person in a gentler and calmer atmosphere.  Hopsice care is usually based on a hospice referral through the person's GP, hospital doctor or district nurse. 

Some people can benefit as much from palliative care in the home as they do in a hospice.  Hospice staff are often on call for 24 hours a day and can visit at home.  Macmillan nurses provide such care in the home.  This awareness session will provide information and signposting whilst giving the student an opportunity to meet others who share similar situations and experiences.

Course Content

This course is delivered on the Main College Campus.  This short awareness course will look at the following: What is Palliative Care?  Who can access?  Carers roles.  Funding and Benefits.  Support Networks.  Services in the local area. Palliative Care is also known as End of Life Care.  There will be a Certificate of Attendance for this course.  The content can be delivered in more depth to organisations on a Bespoke basis on request.  Please contact the College and ask to meet with our Business Development Officer to discuss your needs.

Success Story

We have students who have studied on many programmes within the Health, Social Care and Early Years programmes.  Many go onto higher level courses, network with other learners and develop their careers.  A short course of this nature may provide a network of people who can offer support and share experiences.

Adult Success Story

Student: Gawain Davies  Adult Learner    Employer: Hampshire County Council

Course: NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care   Academic Year: 10/11 

Gawain said of the course that both his teacher (Sue Nassirudeen) and assessor (Carol Goulding) were ‘brilliant’ that the course was ‘delivered in a relaxed way and it was an unstressful experience’.  Of his assessor Gawain commented that she helped him with his folder and was ‘patient and supportive and reassuring throughout the course’.   Gawain is quoted as saying ‘I couldn’t have done it without you both and look forward to studying with you again sometime’.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, just a willingness to participate and learn about this important area of Care.  This is open to anyone from any background or age group. From the experience of the teaching staff, by attending short courses students have the opportunity to meet new people, make new friends and maybe even expand their network of those in similar situations if they are already carers.  Not only do students gain valuable skills, many of our students on short courses go onto accredited courses and gain qualifications.  

Learning Style

Learning styles determine the best way in which you learn. Some prefer to read and look at visual material known as visual learners, others will rather listen to spoken words or music that conveys a message. We refer to them as auditory learners. Many learners who want to work in a practical setting are `hands on` or are referred to tactile kinaesthetic learners. Through a simple activity and questionnaire we identify the preferred style and as teachers it informs the way in which we deliver our lessons to encompass all the different learning styles. After all, you may be equally more than one and lessons that underpin knowledge need to appeal to the way in which you learn to maximise your potential to internalise all the information that is presented to you. There are lots of ways to help you including a software programme used here at City College. It is called ClaroRead and it enables you to change the colour of the font, the background, the size of the text and many other features. For those of you who want to proof read your work, there is a function that will read back your work to you! Just one of many exciting ways that we use to help you to learn and retain that information.  

Equipment Requirements

Writing materials including pen and paper plus a folder to keep any handouts provided.  Course materials and useful information will be provided by the tutor.  Wi-Fi is available throughout the College campus.  Our IT Helpdesk can assist you with any queries you may have.  Please visit our College to see the facilities we offer.

Assessment

There is no exam or assignment for this course as it is an Awareness raising session.  You will assess your own learning and be amazed at what you have gained by the end of the session through both the delivery and working with others.  We continually strive to improve our courses and offer new programmes of learning and therefore students will be asked to evaluate the session for quality improvement purposes.  If you would like to see a course that we don't currently offer please discuss your ideas and look at the possibilities if there is sufficient interest.

Progression

Learners may wish to embark on a level 2 programme and beyond as a result of attending this session.  We offer many varied courses of different times and duration.  Please enquire for further information.  Bespoke courses are on offer to organisations and our Business Development Officer will be happy to discuss your needs.  Currently in Health and Social Care we offer levels 1 - 5.  There are new programmes from September so please check this website for updates.

Additional Information

All are welcome to attend this programme.  We can also offer this as a Bespoke programme in the workplace.  Please enquire and ask for an appointment with our Business Development Officer for further details.  All individuals will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Make a point of attending one of our many events throughout the year and see the fantastic facilities we have here at City College.

Student Loans

Are you 24+ and resident in the UK?  From April 2013 there will be student loans available for level 3, 4, 5 programmes.  You can apply as long as you have not been funded before for this course.  You can also apply if you already have a higher qualification.  For more details, please enquire during interview or ask staff during one of our open evenings.

Enrolment Instructions

You can enrol in person or online.  There is no formal interview or entry requirement.  All welcome.  You may wish to attend one of the many events we hold in the College throughout the year where staff are available to discuss your needs and our current provision.  There will be a course to suit everyone and if we don't offer it then please ask as we will tailor programmes to suit if there is sufficient interest.

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About the Course

This exiting new qualification can be studied JUST ONE DAY a week for one year. Cost for the course will be £2350.00 for a one year programme. This programme is designed for those who want to develop their knowledge in Health and Social Care.  This will enable learners to progress in their organisation and improve their ability to move onto Higher Education.  Work experience of at least 200 hours will be expected as a mandatory requirement to pass the course.  This can be voluntary or paid work for those already in employment in an appropriately related work area. Learners can fund themselves in a number of ways including a Career Development Loan and Adult Learning through Learn Direct.  Information about these schemes is available from the College.  Learners are expected to produce a work journal and reflective diary which will need to be completed and signed by an appropriate manager or supervisor from the work setting.  Hours will be recorded and monitored through an allocated workplace mentor.  There will be a variety of teaching staff who have expertise in different areas to both teach and guide you through the programme.

Course Content

There are 7 mandatory core units each with a credit value of 15.  The units are as follows:

1 Communicating in Health and Social Care Organisations

2 Principles of Health and Social Care Practice (this is level 5)

3 Health and Safety in the Health and Social Care Workplace

4 Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care

5 Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care (this is level 5)

11 The Role of Public Health in Health and Social Care

12 Physiological Principles for Health and Social Care

In addition there will be a further specialist unit with a 15 credit value to be advised by the tutor.

Success Story

We continually update our information about student success.  Emma Russell was a student on the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma who progressed to the Extended Diploma in 2010-11.  She entered her first year of Higher Education studying a nursing programme at the University of Southampton in 2011.  Emma was a model student, enthusiastic and committed and was in receipt of an award at the annual College Awards evening in 2011.  The reason why we have so many successful students is evident from the report made by Ofsted in March 2011.  Some of their comments are as follows:

"Teachers are very experienced and enthusiastic"

"Technology is used very effectively to support learning"

"Leadership and management are good"

"Interesting activities are well planned to inspire and challenge students and are linked appropriately to workplace activities"

"92% of all lessons in Health and Social Care and Early Years are good or better"

Entry Requirements

Learners will normally be working in the Health and Social Care Sector, or have finished a programme of study and wish to work part time but be able to progress onto Higher Education without having to go to University. Those candidates who have not been accepted for University this year or who have changed their mind will be considered. This course offers the benefits of HE study whilst allowing the learner to work part time, counting the work experience towards the hours required for this course. We would expect learners to have completed a level 3 programme i.e. BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care with a good result of at least a merit.   An A level or 2 AS levels in appropriate subjects will be considered or equivalent qualifications.  Ideally candidates should have 5 GCSEs at A-C level or equivalent although more importantly for those who do wish to progress to HE will need to have English and Maths GCSE at C level or above.  An interview and screening process will take place during the summer months.  An expression of interest can be made to the College and arrangements for interview to be advised.  Candidates will be expected to attend a mandatory induction day prior to starting the course.  Please check this website for updates.

Learning Style

Learning styles determine the best way in which you learn. Some prefer to read and look at visual material known as visual learners, others will rather listen to spoken words or music that conveys a message. We refer to them as auditory learners. Many learners who want to work in a practical setting are `hands on` or are referred to tactile kinaesthetic learners. Through a simple activity and questionnaire we identify the preferred style and as teachers it informs the way in which we deliver our lessons to encompass all the different learning styles. After all, you may be equally more than one and lessons that underpin knowledge need to appeal to the way in which you learn to maximise your potential to internalise all the information that is presented to you. There are lots of ways to help you including a software programme used here at City College. It is called ClaroRead and it enables you to change the colour of the font, the background, the size of the text and many other features. For those of you who want to proof read your work, there is a function that will read back your work to you! Just one of many exciting ways that we use to help you to learn and retain that information.

Equipment Requirements

A folder to gather a port folio of evidence which will be required, stationery items and a lap top can be used with our Wi-Fi equipment. Memory USB sticks are available from the College Shop.  Laptops can be brought in for student's use - our IT department will advise on passwords to access relevant programmes.  All students need to be able to access the Internet outside of their timetabled programme.

Assessment

This is a new programme for academic year 2012 - 13.  Learners will need to provide evidence in their portfolios and assessment is continuous.  Formative feedback will be given by the tutor and learners can continually improve in their study.  There are also strategies in place to help candidates in their learning programmes through a range of software programmes including Claro Read which is detailed in Learning Styles - details about this software available during enrolment.  All work is moderated internally and scrutinised by the awarding body for this qualification, Edexcel.

Progression

Learners may opt to go onto University or use the opportunity to further their career in their organisations.  City College has good links with HE Institutions as well as employers.  Please visit the College to find out what the possiblities are for your career development.

Additional Information

This is a new programme which will run on a Friday on dates as advertised.  Times will be 9.00 - 5.00 on Friday to include rolling tutorials on a rota basis at the end of the afternoon.   The day will include a lunch period and opportunities for independent research using the College's extensive resources.  The facilities available include, cafe, restaurant, hair and beauty salons, theatre.  The College has ongoing provision for functions both during the week and weekends.  Please enquire for details about hiring the faciltiies.  

STUDENT LOANS - COMING SOON!  Are you 24+ and resident in the UK?  From April 2013 there will be student loans available for level 3, 4, 5 programmes.  You can apply as long as you have not been funded before for this course.  You can also apply if you already have a higher qualification.  For more details, please enquire during interview or ask staff during one of our open evenings.

Enrolment Instructions

Please express your interest now. You can find out more at our Adult Learners events.  Please check local press and radio for details.  Interest in this course is high.  Ensure you are not disappointed by making your enquiry now.  We will be interviewing during the summer term to identify suitable candidates.  This is a new course and information will be added to this page as it becomes available so please check regularly for updates.  Please contact the Programme Leader for this course, Andy Smith on 07919 212932 who will be pleased to discuss the course and provide any addtional information not shown here.

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