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This qualification will enable learners to develop the knowledge and skills needed when supporting teaching and learning in primary, secondary or special schools. It covers a wide range of areas including children and young people’s development, supporting those with disabilities or special educational needs and communication and professional relationships.

Key area of practical experience and knowledge:

• Emergency care + infant BLS/CHOKING for those interested in midwifery
• Hazardous substances including infection prevention and control (IPC) 
• Moving and handling
• Clinical measurements and assessment to include specimen collection 
• ADL’s care planning
• Health well being including mental health, frailty  and pain 
• Skin Integrity

Embedded throughout the above topical areas: Year 1 knowledge and skills

Fundamentals of vehicle body repair, paint  technology and MET.

This qualification develops a basic knowledge of the adult social care sector. It covers the type of job roles and services within it, the role of communication and the importance of valuing the individuals being cared for.

This course is suitable for anyone who is considering starting a career in the care environment.  This course will give you some insight into the various roles available and their responsibilities and help you decide whether this is the right career choice for you.    

There are 5 units on the course:

128: Introduction to adult social care

129: Introduction to the values and principles of adult social care

130: Awareness of the skills and attitudes needed to work in adult social care

131: Awareness of communication skills in adult social care

132: Awareness of the role and responsibilities of the adult social care worker  

• this test comprises 20 questions with 4 possible answers for each question and only one correct answer. Each correct answer is worth one mark
• pass will be a minimum of 12 correct answers (inclusive) out of 20

• this test comprises 20 questions with 4 possible answers for each question and only one correct answer. Each correct answer is worth one mark
• pass will be a minimum of 12 correct answers (inclusive) out of 20

• this test comprises 20 questions with 4 possible answers for each question and only one correct answer. Each correct answer is worth one mark
• pass will be a minimum of 12 correct answers (inclusive) out of 20

".........Everyday activities--such as shopping, using a telephone and banking-- increasingly require interaction with technology. Digital skills (the skills needed to interact with digital technologies) are now necessary life skills. Individuals and businesses alike will need skills to protect themselves online. It is not acceptable for any group to be excluded from access to digital technologies. We must aspire for the vast majority of the population to achieve the level of digital literacy needed to fully participate in society."

This course Functional Skills English will enable you to gain the necessary skills required in everyday life.

At the end of this course you should be able to use ICT to

• Find and select suitable information on the Internet
• Develop, present and communicate information

A one year course aimed at helping learners to develop learning skills, improve the Maths, English and ICT as well as gaining valuable qualifications that will help them to progress in other courses or into the world of work

This VLE page is to support practical assessments where video demonstrations are available to help develop learners skills 

Chosen by over 1 million students every year, BTEC offers a range of work-related qualifications for learners taking their first steps into employment, planning to enter university or progressing through their careers. After 30 years of proven success, more employers and Higher Education institutions across the globe are choosing BTEC-qualified candidates for their academic knowledge and practical skills.

BTEC offers the ability to develop work related skills as well as knowledge……….. It can be a fast track to employment

Students completing their BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care or BTEC Nationals in Applied Psychology  will be aiming to go on to employment, often via the stepping stone of higher education.

Students interested in developing their practical and technical skills in a hands-on way.

Able to do exams, but like being able to back this up with coursework.

Willing to work hard in and out of lessons to develop skills compatible with the course.

Enjoys Science, English and basic Maths (Grades 4,5 & 5)

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The level 2 Award in Threading Depilation(QCF) is a course that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in threading to a high level of occupational ability, to enable you to perform your won salon services. 

BTEC Courses: Chosen by over 1 million students every year, BTEC offers a range of work-related qualifications for learners taking their first steps into employment, planning to enter university or progressing through their careers. After 30 years of proven success, more employers and Higher Education institutions across the globe are choosing BTEC-qualified candidates for their academic knowledge and practical skills. BTEC level 3 qualifications are equivalent to ‘A’ level qualifications.

BTEC offers the ability to develop work related skills as well as knowledge……….. It can be a fast track to employment

Students completing programs of learning that include   BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care or BTEC Nationals in Applied Psychology will be aiming to go on to employment, often via the stepping stone of higher education and will be students who: -

• Are interested in developing their practical and technical skills in a hands-on way.

• Are able to do exams, but like being able to back this up with coursework.

• Are willing to work hard in and out of lessons to develop skills compatible with the course.

• Enjoy science, English and basic maths (Grades 4, 5 & 4 minimum entry requirements)

  Click the image to check out possible career choices

BTEC Courses: Chosen by over 1 million students every year, BTEC offers a range of work-related qualifications for learners taking their first steps into employment, planning to enter university or progressing through their careers. After 30 years of proven success, more employers and Higher Education institutions across the globe are choosing BTEC-qualified candidates for their academic knowledge and practical skills. BTEC level 3 qualifications are equivalent to ‘A’ level qualifications.

BTEC offers the ability to develop work related skills as well as knowledge……….. It can be a fast track to employment

Students completing programs of learning that include   BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care or BTEC Nationals in Applied Psychology will be aiming to go on to employment, often via the stepping stone of higher education and will be students who: -

• Are interested in developing their practical and technical skills in a hands-on way.

• Are able to do exams, but like being able to back this up with coursework.

• Are willing to work hard in and out of lessons to develop skills compatible with the course.

• Enjoy science, English and basic maths (Grades 4, 5 & 4 minimum entry requirements)

  Click the image to check out possible career choices

My Study Bar is a tool which helps overcome obstacles that students commonly experience with studying, reading and writing.

The tool consists of a set of portable open source and freeware applications, assembled into one convenient package. Easy to install, simple to use, handy and effective, My Study Bar provides comprehensive learning support at the desktop, where it is needed. And if this is not already attractive enough, a further eye-catching feature of MyStudyBar is that it is completely FREE to download and free to use.

Although MyStudyBar is designed to support learners with literacy-related difficulties such as dyslexia, the toolbar can offer potential benefits to all learners.

Business Administration (ITQ) Information and Technology Qualification   

• Information Technology Qualification (ITQ) at  Level 1 and Level 2
• This is a Vocational Qualification, Nationally recognised. OCR Certified. 
• The course aims to develop skills in using Microsoft Office 2016 
• 10 week course in total to complete a Level 1 and Level 2 qualification. The course includes developing skills and knowledge in the following areas:

The resources on this page can be used to further support your learners throughout their personal development programme 2022/2023. 

The aim is to provide a flexible, vocationally-relevant suite of popular music qualifications which will equip learners with the skills to develop realistic employment opportunities in the music industry or to progress in to Higher Education.

The broad objectives are:

To focus delivery and assessment on practical music making, music production and development of music business skills through learner centred activity;

To make the qualifications as flexible as possible in the spirit of the Qualifications and Credit Framework;

To make the qualifications relevant to a wide variety of applications from FE provision through to schools, Creative Apprenticeships and e-learning, while ensuring appropriate academic options are available for certain types of HE progression;

To embed transferable skills and functional skills into the qualifications.

This qualification will enable learners to develop the knowledge and skills needed when supporting teaching and learning in primary, secondary or special schools. It covers a wide range of areas including children and young people’s development, supporting those with disabilities or special educational needs and communication and professional relationships.

This qualification will enable learners to develop the knowledge and skills needed when supporting teaching and learning in primary, secondary or special schools. It covers a wide range of areas including children and young people’s development, supporting those with disabilities or special educational needs and communication and professional relationships.

This qualification will enable learners to develop the knowledge and skills needed when supporting teaching and learning in primary, secondary or special schools. It covers a wide range of areas including children and young people’s development, supporting those with disabilities or special educational needs and communication and professional relationships.

The ability to effectively lead and support is crucial in the uniformed protective services. When all members of a team understand their role, feel supported and know what is expected of them, an effective team can achieve its objectives. Teamwork and effective communication are embedded in the uniformed protective services.

In this unit, you will learn about leadership, investigating the different styles of leadership and how they are best used in the uniformed protective services. You will learn how to be an effective team member while developing leadership skills and will have the opportunity to apply these skills in different situations. You will gain an understanding of the different types of communication systems used by the uniformed protective services, and the importance of clear communication, together with learning how these systems have enabled the services to become more efficient. In completing the assessment tasks for this unit, you can draw on your learning from across your programme.

Completing the unit will help you to progress to degree or apprenticeship programmes that focus on work with external organisations and to employment.

Mobile devices are everywhere and their impressive sales and primarily driven by the innovative apps that keep their users educated, informed and entertained. The mobile applications sector enjoys a thriving commercial ecosystem and it can be profitably targeted by small start-ups and larger corporations alike. 

Developing a mobile application is typically the result of having a good initial idea or solving an essential problem; making that mobile application really successful comes from an appreciation of the intricacies of mobile devices, the various forms of functionality available and how apps are designed to be intuitively usable. The ability to create such applications is a highly sought skill and will help you, as a software developer, gain a competitive edge. 

The VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Services is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in; how to provide facial skin care, manicure and pedicure treatments, apply make-up and to be able to create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector.

Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety practice in a salon environment, client care and communication in beauty related industries. You will also develop an underpinning knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this qualification.

The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills in beauty therapy to a high level of occupational ability, to enable you to perform your own salon services.

The VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Services is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in; how to provide facial skin care, manicure and pedicure treatments, apply make-up and to be able to create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector.

Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety practice in a salon environment, client care and communication in beauty related industries. You will also develop an underpinning knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this qualification.

The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills in beauty therapy to a high level of occupational ability, to enable you to perform your own salon services.

UB200B8 Provide Make-Up Services.

The level 2 award in make-up  has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in providing make-up services.

This unit is about providing make-up services for a variety of occasions, including day, evening and special occasions.

You will need to show you can work with a variety of skin types and conditions.  The unit covers the application of a wide range of make-up products to different skin tones and age groups.

Underpinning this qualification you will develop knowledge of how to maintain effective health, safety and hygiene throughout your work  practices in a salon environment.  You will also need to maintain your personal appearance and and how to promote client care and communications in beauty related sectors.  You will also develop an underpinning knowledge and understanding of the practical skill learned throughout this qualification.

The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills in beauty therapy to a high level of occupational ability, to enable you to perform your own salon services.

Your VLE will be updated on a frequent basis and contains all coursework (workpacks, assignments and quizzes), teaching material and useful web links.

Course Tutor: Dalvinder Kaur- You can contact me on the details below

e-mail: Dalvinder.kaur@sandwell.ac.uk

Phone: 0121 667 5044