Kingston Employer Services

Apprenticeships are training programmes designed for students of all age groups (above 16 years) who have left full time education and are in employment.  Apprenticeships are open to those have  just left school, have been working for years or are seeking to start a new career.  Apprenticeships are training programmes leading to a National Vocational Qualification at Level 2.  Apprentices must be employed within the vocational area.  Government guidelines state that apprentices should be employed for at least 30 hours a week including their time in College; there is flexibility so please discuss individual circumstances at interview.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, though candidates should have a good understanding of English and experience within a health and social care setting.  They will need to be at least 19 years of age and working in a practical placement.

Content

Promoting communication, equality and inclusion, implementing duty of care, principles of safeguarding and protection, health and safety; there are also dementia and learning disability pathways. Full course information may be found by following this link.

Duration

This is a one year, part time course.  College attendance is required one full Friday per month.

Additional Information

The candidate will be allocated an assessor who will visit in the workplace to action plan progress and set tasks to complete, and for assessment.  The candidate will need to attent training sessions to take part in some group activities and taught sessions which cannot be conducted on a one to one basis.

To express an interest in this course or for further information, please call Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College on 020 8268 2861 or alternatively email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk.