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Did you know Functional Skills are fundamental to everyone, they not only help us to operate more confidently, effectively, independently but most of all to be truly successful in our working and personal lives. Save half the time and all the cost today by completing a range of functional skills classes, workshops and more with our fully funded programme!
The Health and Social Care Skills Accelerator Programme is an exciting programme, part funded by the European Social Fund (ESF).
The programme provides a variety of free, flexible learning and development opportunities; from workshops to short courses and qualifications, with a range of subjects to support you, your team or anyone new to Health and Social Care, whether in a formal or informal role. Scroll down to find out more about what's on offer and events in your area.
Our Newest Partner - On Course
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Level 1 Award NCFE CACHE in Preparing to Work in Health and Social Care
This qualification will enable learners to develop a basic knowledge of the adult social care sector and is aimed at those learners who wish to explore roles in this field.
Various Start Dates Mon – Wed 09:30 – 14:30 (3 days a week for 4 weeks)
Delivered In Person – Hyde Park House, Mutley Plain, Plymouth
Employability Health Check
To support those preparing for job opportunities, to include:
- CV health check
- Interview preparation
- Application process
Various Dates 09:30 – 15:00 (5.5 hours per week for two weeks)
Delivered In Person - Hyde Park House, Mutley Plain, Plymouth
For more information :
Email: info@oncoursesouthwest.co.uk or Call: 01752 660713
Or drop into On Course South West, Hyde Park House, Mutley Plain, Plymouth PL4 6LF.
Learn Devon
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A workshop that gives practical tools and strategies for dealing with stress and anxiety and helping you build resilience.
Flexible Dates (90 minutes) - Delivered Online or In Person
Ascentis Level 2 Award in Mental Health & Wellbeing
This course is designed as an introduction to mental health & wellbeing, looking at key themes such as common causes of poor mental health & wellbeing, trigger signs and also where to direct support for mental health & wellbeing. The course is aimed at building confidence and giving learners a basic grounding in the subject area prior to future learning on the subject.
Various Start Dates (9 Weeks, 2.5 hr session per week) - Delivered In Person
Digital Skills
We can provide short digital workshops that aim to build confidence in using work packages such as Microsoft Teams, Word and Excel. We can tailor these workshops to suit your needs. If you are a provider with a group of learners, we can bring laptops to you and deliver direct.
Various Start Dates - Delivered In Person or Online
Introduction to Coaching & Mentoring
This course is a great introduction to the basic principles of coaching & mentoring. The course is ideal for those looking to move into a leadership position, or someone looking to hone their leadership skills. The course will identify the differences between the two and how they can be used to develop colleagues.
Various Start Dates - Delivered In Person or Online
Level 2 CMI Award in Team Leading
A course designed to build confidence in Team leading, whether it be a new role developing on existing skills.
We now have the choice of two units available to fit varying roles.
- Building positive relationships as a Team Leader
- Customer service as a Team Leader
13 & 20 Oct 10:00 - 16:00 (Over 2 days)
Delivered in person - Passmore Edwards Centre, Newton Abbott
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NEW! Level 3 CMI Award in Project Management
This qualification is designed to meet the needs of managers responsible for projects, who wish to extend their skills and knowledge to embrace further project management disciplines. Cover the nature and context of projects, individual roles and responsibilities within projects, and a project management process.
Various Start Dates (7 Weeks) - Delivered Online
NEW! Level 3 CMI Certificate Coaching and Mentoring
This course provides an introduction to coaching and mentoring and explores the use of different models used by a coach or mentor. You will use and compare the different coaching and mentoring models, considering the practical and theoretical aspects of each in a range of contexts. You will also discuss the importance of giving feedback.
Various Start Dates (12 Weeks) - Delivered Online & In Person
NEW! CMI Level 2 Team Leader Award
The course will look at organisational structure and responsibilities, leadership styles, culture and team motivation, leaderships style, leaderships models and theories and how they can be adapted to different situations.
Various Start Dates (4 Weeks) - Delivered Online
NEW! Level 3 Award in Education and Training
The qualification aims to support you to reflect on your own previous / current levels of experience, practice and skills, and areas for development as well as identify principles of learning, teaching, assessment, and evaluation. You will develop confidence, communication and interpersonal skills and develop an awareness of your professional role and responsibilities.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, but you must be considering a subject for delivery and have a qualification in your subject/skill.
* Bespoke courses available for organisations with 6 or more candidates.
Various Start Dates (5 Weeks) - Delivered In Person or Online
NEW! Level 2 Award in Reflective Practice
This qualification is designed to enable learners to evaluate their own learning, as well as understanding the benefits of collaborative learning and self-assessment.
Various Start Dates (3 hr Workshop) - Delivered In Person or Online
Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid
This course will equip you with the skills and understanding to administer First Aid care in an emergency situation. You will be continuously assessed throughout the day and upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a validated certificate.
Various Dates (1 Full Day) - Delivered In Person
*Flexible dates available to suit organisation if they have a group of 10 to 12 learners.
Level 1 Award Mental Health Awareness
A course to raise awareness of the issues surrounding mental health difficulties and develop your knowledge of the rights of those with mental health issues.
Various Start Dates - Delivered Online
Entry 1 to 3 ESOL Speaking & Listening
Various Start Dates
Level 1 ESOL Speaking & Listening
Various Start Dates
NEW Workshops!
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Various Start Dates - ½ Day Workshop
Complex Care
Various Start Dates - ½ Day Workshop
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NEW! Introduction to Type 1 & 2 Diabetes – 2hr Pathway Workshop
This workshop will enable the learner to understand the different types of diabetes, how diabetes is monitored and why it is important. The medications used to treat diabetes.
Various Start Dates - Delivered In person
NEW! Level 2 Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes
You'll learn about the different forms and causes of diabetes, as well as the care, treatment and management of the condition.
- Evidence of staff competency to external stakeholders
- Relevant in a wide variety of care settings
- Reduces the risk of malpractice and negligence
- Improves your team’s understanding of forms and causes of diabetes
- Reinforces the importance of careful managing and monitoring
Flexible Start Dates – Delivered Online (12 Weeks) – Tutor Support Provided
Level 2 Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
If you'd like to work in adult social care, this fully online course will help you gain an appreciation of what it's like to work in the sector. You will learn about person-centred care and safe working practices, as well as the importance of safeguarding, equality and diversity, and duty of care.
Flexible Start Dates – Delivered Online (Learning to be Completed within 12 Weeks – Tutor Support Provided)
Level 2 Children & Young People’s Mental Health
If you want to learn about mental health issues to support children and young people that you work with, or those you care for in your own life, this level 2 course is perfect for you. You will learn about issues facing children and young people like depression, anxiety and conduct disorder, as well as factors that affect their mental health and the impact mental health problems can have on them and their lives.
Flexible Start Dates – Delivered Online (12 Weeks) – Tutor Support Provided
Level 2 Personal Care Needs
This fully online qualification helps you to develop a person-centred approach to delivering high levels of personal care. You will cover how to support personal hygiene, foot care, oral health, pressure area care, and sepsis.
- Understanding person-centred care
- Supporting personal hygiene
- Understanding foot care for individuals
- Understanding how to support individuals to maintain oral health
- Understanding pressure area care
- Understanding sepsis
Flexible Start Dates – Delivered Online (12 Weeks) – Tutor Support Provided
Level 3 Mental Health
The Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health is designed to provide a greater awareness of mental health issues and the importance of mental well-being. Learners will build a knowledge base that can be used in a variety of occupational roles, gaining an understanding of the skills needed to work in mental health services, the importance of addressing mental health problems, and how legislation and publicity are changing attitudes towards those seeking treatment.
Flexible Start Dates – Delivered Online (12 Weeks) – Tutor Support Provided
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Level 1 Award Introduction to Health and Social Care
Every Monday from 26th Sept to 31st Oct 09:00 - 13:00 Delivered In Person (Once a week for 6 weeks) - Petroc, North Devon Campus - Barnstaple
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24 Oct 10:00 - 14:00 - Delivered In Person (Once a month for 5 months) - Petroc, Mid Devon Campus
Level 2 Medical Terminology
Dates TBC - Delivered In Person - Petroc, North Devon campus
2 Hour Workshops (Non Accredited) - Various Start Dates, Petroc North Devon Campus
- Care certificate
- Understanding Mental Health
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Skin integrity
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Principles of End-of-Life Care
- Equality and Diversity
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Incontinence Care
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Understanding Autism
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Safeguarding
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Level 2 Employability Skills Award
Units Include :
- Researching and Preparing for Your Career
- Managing Conflict
- Managing Health and Wellbeing
- Building Resilience
Various Start Dates - Delivered In Person - Future Skills Centre, Exeter EX5 2LJ
Level 2 Food Safety
This course covers all aspects of food hygiene and safety, it will provide you with the knowledge to identify problems areas and skills to ensure the safety of self and others.
Various Start Dates - Delivered in Person - Future Skills Centre, Exeter EX5 2LJ
Level 3 CMI Managing Personal and Professional Development
This course is perfect for new, existing and aspiring managers as you take your first or next steps into leadership and management.
Various Start Dates - Delivered in Person - Future Skills Centre, Exeter EX5 2LJ
Thinking about working in Adult Social Care?
Sign up for free 1-2-1 support to find out about the different jobs in adult social care and be matched to suitable roles in your local area: Find your calling - Proud to Care (proudtocaredevon.org.uk)
Or search our Proud to Care Jobs Board where you can apply directly for roles in health and social care.
We can also support you as an employer in Devon with recruitment and retention needs. Register here to advertise your vacancies for free.
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HSSAP are very excited to welcome our newest team members, Munanga Mubipe and Karen Bower.
Munanga is joining the team as a HSSAP Marketing and Registrations Administrator.
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Karen is joining the team as a Pathways Officer covering North Devon.
If you are looking for HSSAP training in these areas, or have any local events please feel free to contact Karen and Munanga.
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For further information about the programme and the courses on offer visit our webpage or please get in touch with our team at admin.HSSAP@devon.gov.uk.
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