CERTIFICATE IN CARE FOR THE ELDERLY LEVEL 2

Duration: One year

Days: Monday – Friday

Time:  09:00 hours – 15:00 hours

 

Entry Requirements:

  1. Level 1 Certificate in Care for the Elderly

OR

  1. Successful completion of the First year Household Management Programme
  2. Contingency Fee: $ 15,000.00 (non-refundable)
  3. Two recent passport sized photographs
  4. One recent recommendation from the Principal of the last school you attended, a Justice of Peace or Clergyman.
  5. Applicant must be 17 years or older. Applicant must attain the age of 17 before August 31 of the academic year he/she is applying to gain entry.
  6. Persons who are 28 years and older are considered mature applicants. If a mature applicant does not have traditional qualifications, the institution will consider the relevant experience as well as their educational background.
  7. A mature student is someone who will be aged 28 years or over at the start of the course.
  8. As a mature student, your application is guaranteed to be given additional consideration, relating to your relevant academic, professional and life experiences.

Certification: Certificate in Household Management – Care for the Elderly Level 2

 

Programme Description:

With the increase in demand for healthcare and social services, the Care for the Elderly programme aims to equip learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to help meet these challenges for seniors.

This programme is designed to assist students with appropriate and fundamental skills, knowledge, confidence and attitude to become a professional caregiver in a home environment or in the related industry.

The Care for the Elderly Level 2 programme will teach students how to interact with persons suffering from various mental and physical health conditions.

Caregivers are highly valued and in-demand professionals who make a big difference to the health organizations they work for. Hence, student will be able to provide a quality care to older persons after completion

 

Core Subject

  • Care for the Elderly Level 2
  • Housekeeping Level 2

Support Subjects

  • Dietary Needs of the Elderly
  • Health and Wellness
  • Meal Management
  • Food Safety & Hygiene
  • Language and Communication
  • Business Maths
  • Life Skills
  • Small Business Management Level 2

 

Career Paths: Caregiver, Home Health Aide