This standard covers both Adult Care Workers and Personal Assistants. Personal assistants do the same job as an Adult Care Worker and work directly for one individual usually within their own home. Working with people, feeling passionate about supporting and enabling them to live a more independent and fulfilling life is a rewarding and worthwhile job that provides excellent career opportunities. Entry – Employers will set their own entry

requirements in order to start on this apprenticeship. Duration-Typically this apprenticeship will take 12 months. Level -This apprenticeship standard is set at level 2. Progression-

This apprenticeship provides an idealentry into the occupation and supports progression within the sector. Industry Specific Requirements- Undertake the Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service process and provide theresult prior to starting. The Care Certificate must be achieved as part of the Apprenticeship Standard.

Qualifications -Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF). This qualification, promoted and valued by employers, is achieved by a combination of direct teaching and self-directed learning.

Functional Skills – If the employee does not have maths and English GCSE passes at grade C or above,they will need to pass maths and English Functional Skills level 2 during their Apprenticeship.

End Assessment -To achieve this apprenticeship standard, the employer, training provider and apprentice will agree when the apprentice is ready and competent to undertake the independent end assessment.

C2C Professional Trainers Alongside the apprentice they will agree on a personal learning and development plan, setting a timetable of learning activities in preparation for the End Point Assessment (EPA). The C2C Training Consultant will meet with the apprentice regularly either online or face to face to complete and review assessments, provide further coaching where required and agree the next steps of learning.