IAO
Level 2
QN: 603/6377/0
Curriculum Active
IAO Level 2 Certificate for Transition to Working in the Social Care Sector
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by IAO. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 120 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
IAO
Syllabus Units
8 Units
Guided Hours
120 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Applying for a Job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to access different methods of applying for a job
- Be able to prepare a job application
- Be able to present the job application appropriately
- Be able to reflect on the appropriateness of the job application
2
Communication in care settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why communication is important in the work setting
- Be able to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of individuals
- Be able to reduce barriers to communication
- Be able to apply principles and practices relating to confidentiality at work
3
Effective skills, qualities and attitudes for learning and work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand a range of positive qualities, attitudes and behaviours for learning and work
- Understand why effective communication is important
- Be able to work effectively
4
Introduction to duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the implications of duty of care
- Understand support available for addressing dilemmas that may arise about duty of care
- Know how to respond to complaints
5
Preparing for an Interview
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to anticipate key questions that they might be asked at the interview
- Be able to prepare answers to anticipated interview questions
- Know how to use information about the job/course to identify questions to ask the interviewer
6
Principles of personal development in adult social care settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is required for good practice in adult social care roles
- Understand how learning activities can develop knowledge, skills and understanding
- Know how a personal development plan can contribute to own learning and development
7
Teamworking skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why effective team
- work is important
- Understand the roles people may take in a team
- work situation
- Understand the role of conflict
- Understand what needs to be done to achieve a particular goal
- Be able to work with others towards achieving shared objectives
- Be able to reflect on own performance and that of the team
8
Understand the role of the social care worker
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand working relationships in social care settings
- Understand the importance of working in ways that are agreed with the employer
- Understand the importance of working in partnership with others
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6377/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- IAO
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2020