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Falls Prevention Awareness TQUK Certificate Level 2
Falls Prevention Awareness TQUK Certificate Level 2
Course Overview
Course Code
P00067
Start Date
Various
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
6 weeks
Campus
DISTANCE
Level
Level 2
Falls represent the most frequent type of action and the implications put a huge financial burden on social services and families. This course looks at the causes of falls, how you could minimise the risk of falls and how to support an individual who has had a fall resulting in a serious injury or change in need. It is ideal for those working in the social care sector or caring for relative or friend. On average the course takes 14 weeks to complete. Time frame depends on the time you have available and your prior knowledge. Whether working online or with paper materials you are supplied with all the information required to complete the course. The assessments are made up of questions asking you to describe, explain, identify or list information. To be able to pass this qualification answers must be in your own words, using sentences and paragraphs.
The qualification is compiled of the following 4 units and takes on average 6 weeks to complete. Falls in context The risk factors and causes of falls Falls assessment and prevention Managing falls After enrolment you are given 3 weeks for each submission, but if you require longer please contact the Distance Learning Team and they will happily agree an extension with you. If you have chosen to complete the course online you will receive a welcome email from Equal, our online learning platform. On there you will see a guidance video explaining how the platform works and you will find your initial submission dates there too. If you have chosen to receive a paper pack these will be sent out to you once you have completed the online enrolment. Your pack will contain a guidance sheet and your submission dates along with information on how to submit your work. This is a distance learning course, meaning all work is completed from home. You do not attend any classes. However, this doesn't mean you can't access support. We have a team of dedicated tutors available to provide any support you might need along the way.
You must be over 19. You are asked to describe what you hope to achieve from the course during enrolment. This helps us to provide you the right advise and ensure you are on the right course and at the right level. If you are not a British Citizen you may be have to complete a fee assessment to ensure you qualify for government funding.
The assessment method is question and answer, it is not multiple choice, and all answers must be in your own words to demonstrate your understanding of the topic. The learning materials are there to guide your learning, they are not to be copied from. The best answers include the theory you have learnt, and how you have used the theory in your job role or in a real life scenario. This is a level 2 qualification. To be working at Level 2 you need to be able to write descriptions and explanations, using full sentences and paragraphs.
- Tuition fee: £0
The level 2 distance learning courses are funded which is great news. If you are not a British Citizen you may need to complete a fee assessment to check funding eligibility.
If you would like to enrol, please click on Apply Now. You will then be directed to the application form, once complete you will be emailed a link to the full enrolment page, the link will ask for an Enrolment Code, this will be sent to you via text message. If you need any help with enrolment, please contact the College and we will guide you through the process.
Course Overview
Course Code
P00067
Start Date
Various
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
6 weeks
Campus
DISTANCE
Level
Level 2