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Independent Online Learning
We have a selection of free NCFE/Cache courses available to be studied independently online.
For further information please email college.info@attfe.org.uk
In an increasingly digital world, it’s becoming more important to have the right skills in order to use computers and other technological devices. This course is designed to help support your development with digital literacy skills, encouraging progression into roles where digital literacy is required.
COURSE CONTENT
• Find and use information
• Safety and security when using data and digital devices
• Communicating and collaborating online
• Using word processing software
• Using a computer
• Digital career development
https://www.learningcurvegroup.co.uk/courses/learners/level-one-certificate-digital-skills
Dementia affects around 820,000 people in the UK. This figure is likely to rise to one million by 2025 and two million by 2051. It is one of the main causes of disability in later life and with research being desperately underfunded, it costs the UK over £26 billion a year. Understanding dementia and the person-centred care that is required is fundamental to high-quality care.
COURSE CONTENT
- Understand the different forms of dementia
- Learn how to support individuals through person-centred care
- Develop knowledge and understanding of care
- Learn positive communication methods
- Learn issues around the use of medication
https://www.learningcurvegroup.co.uk/courses/learners/level-two-certificate-principles-dementia-care
This qualification contains the following mandatory units:
- Understanding mental health (Y/506/2880)
- Understanding stress (H/506/2882)
- Understanding anxiety (M/506/2884)
- Understanding phobias (A/506/2886)
- Understanding depression (L/506/3105)
- Understanding post-natal depression (L/506/2889)
- Understanding bipolar disorder (F/506/2890)
- Understanding schizophrenia (L/506/2892)
- Understanding dementia (Y/506/2894)
- Understanding eating disorders (D/506/2928)
- Understanding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (F/506/2937)
- Understanding obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) (D/506/2900)
- Understanding post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (T/506/2904)
In each of the above areas learners will gain an understanding of the specific mental health topic.
They will develop an understanding of the topic in relation to the symptoms and experience for the individual, support needs, how the disorder can be managed and treated and the roles and needs of family and friends of the individual.
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems 601-3438-0
Every hour, someone in the UK is told they have Parkinson’s disease; there are approximately 152,000 strokes in the UK every year (more than one every five minutes); and one in six of the UK population have some form of hearing loss. These health conditions, along with others such as arthritis and dementia, affect a substantial proportion of the population. A good understanding of common health conditions is essential in any care environment.
COURSE CONTENT
- Understand How to Contribute to Monitoring the Health of Individuals Affected by Health Conditions
- Introductory Awareness of Sensory Loss
- Stroke Awareness
- Dementia Awareness
- Arthritis Awareness
- Parkinson’s Disease Awareness
Common Health Conditions Level2
https://www.learningcurvegroup.co.uk/courses/learners/level-two-certificate-common-health-conditions
A lean organisation provides the greatest customer value with the fewest resources, a philosophy increasingly important in today’s competitive business market. A sound understanding of the concept and benefits of a lean environment, as well as knowledge of business techniques and working in teams, is essential. Our nationally recognised qualification is designed to provide individuals with an appreciation and understanding of some key principles of lean organisation management.
COURSE CONTENT
- Gain understanding of the concept of a lean environment
- Learn how to implement a productivity needs analysis
- Learn about continuous improvement techniques and the principles and techniques of workplace organisation
- Understand what makes an effective team
- Understand what makes an effective team leader
There were an estimated 5.5 million private sector businesses in the UK at the start of 2016. Despite the recent economic difficulties, the trend has been steadily increasing in the business population. Today’s global economy brings with it a wealth of new markets, shrinking profit margins and increasing operating expenses; the need for good business administration has never been greater.
COURSE CONTENT
- Develop understanding of basic administration concepts and practices
- Review essential knowledge for daily and more complex administration tasks
- Learn business and administration national occupational standards
Care workers play a key role in ensuring their residents/patients are treated with a friendly and caring approach. Care workers have the ability to relate to people from a variety of backgrounds. After an investigation from the Care Quality Commission revealed that 424 out of 1,357 services in England are rated ‘inadequate’, the need for high-quality trained care workers has never been greater.
COURSE CONTENT
- Understanding Person-Centred Thinking and Planning
- Care Planning for the Care Worker
- Understanding Nutrition and Hydration in Health and Social Care Settings
- Principles of Supporting an Individual to Maintain Personal Hygiene
- Understanding Continence Care
- Principles of Supporting Sleep
https://www.learningcurvegroup.co.uk/courses/learners/level-two-certificate-principles-care-planning
Strong team leadership is essential for providing guidance, direction and instruction within a group and inevitably leads to more effective teamwork and more motivated employees. Being able to manage a team effectively is critical in the current job market, where employee productivity and team outcomes are closely monitored.
COURSE CONTENT
- Principles of team leading
- Understanding business
- Understanding how to communicate work-related information
- Understanding how to deliver customer service and resolve problems
- Understanding how to develop working relationships with colleagues
NEW FOR 2019, NOW INCLUDING:
- Introduction to coaching
- Introduction to mentoring
- Understanding personal development
https://www.learningcurvegroup.co.uk/courses/learners/level-two-certificate-principles-team-leading
Around 1.5 million people in the UK have a learning disability. Owing to the fact that they are likely to find it more difficult than others to describe their symptoms, a good knowledge of legislation and the healthcare system, as well as an understanding of signs and symptoms of various conditions, is essential for anyone working with individuals with learning disabilities.
COURSE CONTENT
- Gives employees a high standard of learning
- Relevant to a variety of people and settings
- Provides assurance of well trained employees
- Improves your team’s understanding of learning disabilities
- Creates better preventative care
Autism is a spectrum condition that affects how a person communicates with others and how they interpret the world around them. There are around 700,000 people in the UK with autism – more than 1 in every 100. Having a clear understanding of the misconceptions, diagnoses and support surrounding autism are just some of the essential skills needed when working in mental health.
COURSE CONTENT
- Learn how individuals with autism process sensory information
- Understand the characteristics that may be present in individuals with autism
- Understand the conditions that commonly occur with autism
- Learn the common misconceptions surrounding autism
- Learn how speech, language and communication may differ in people with autism
- Recognise how legislation and guidance underpins support
https://www.learningcurvegroup.co.uk/courses/learners/level-two-certificate-understanding-autism
Challenging behaviour is causing increasing concern today, as many individuals have increasing levels of stress and uncertainty in their lives. This behaviour can be due to factors such as anxiety, neglect, abuse, learning disabilities and conditions like dementia. Understanding the causes of challenging behaviour is the first step towards finding ways to support individuals and manage their behaviour.
COURSE CONTENT
- What is meant by the term ‘behaviour that challenges’?
- How to recognise changes in individuals that may indicate an episode of challenging behaviour
- The importance of non-verbal communication
- How reflection on an incident can assist in managing future behaviour
The purpose of this qualification is to increase learners’ knowledge and understanding of common childhood illnesses to enable them to support the development and well being of infants and children they support/care for.
COURSE CONTENT
Understand how to provide a safe and healthy environment for babies and young children
Understand common childhood illnesses
Understand health emergencies and specific health conditions in an early years setting
The purpose of this qualification is to increase the learner’s knowledge and awareness of the Prevent Duty and safeguarding, including online safety. By completing the qualification, learners will develop knowledge of safeguarding in an environment where they have a duty of care.
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent 603-2818-6
