Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (PTWASC)
PTWASC is an especially broad career sector, with lots of potential career paths. It’s all about helping people:
- Careers in healthcare are all about helping people who are having problems with their physical health.
- Careers in social care are concerned with helping vulnerable people in the community and providing them with support so that they can benefit from a much more improved way of life.
The Study Programme training usually starts at level 2 and 3 thereafter. These higher qualifications can either still be within the Study Programme or else within an employed Apprenticeship.
The Level 2 qualification is a Diploma in Health & Social Care (Adults) for England awarded by NCFE. This is a substantial qualification that is the minimum requirement for a career in the sector.
The Level 3 qualification is also a Diploma in Health & Social Care (Adults) for England awarded by NCFE and frequently delivered within an apprenticeship framework.
A Level 1 qualification is available, but that is subject to uptake and applications made.
The Level 1 qualification is an introduction to the practical skills and knowledge you need to achieve a Certificate in an Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s & Young People’s Settings. This is awarded by NCFE and delivered through a mixture of classroom based learning and work placement.