Free Level 2 Dementia Care Course in Barrow-in-Furness

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Dementia Care Course in Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run at Furness College Channelside Campus, full-time during the day. Over the course of a year, you'll study how dementia affects people, how to provide person-centred care, and how to support individuals and their families. This free dementia care course for adults is a strong starting point for roles in adult social care.

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what dementia is and how different types affect the brain and behaviour.
  • You'll learn how to support a person living with dementia in a way that respects their identity and choices.
  • You'll explore how dementia affects communication and how to adapt your approach.
  • You'll study the importance of a person-centred approach to dementia care.
  • You'll learn how to support the wellbeing of individuals with dementia, including their physical and emotional needs.
  • You'll understand the role of carers and families and how to work alongside them effectively.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Furness College Channelside Campus. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that test your understanding of dementia care principles. There are no exams. Your work is assessed against the requirements of the NCFE qualification throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Furness College Channelside Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting people with dementia in care homes or at home.
  • Dementia care worker: specialist day-to-day support for people living with dementia.
  • Support worker: helping individuals maintain independence in residential or community settings.
  • Home care worker: providing personal care and companionship in clients' own homes.
  • Activities coordinator: planning and running meaningful activities for people with dementia.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for those moving into senior or supervisory roles in social care.
  • Level 3 Award in Awareness of Dementia: deepens specialist knowledge for those focusing on dementia support.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Care: a broader qualification covering adult care that complements this dementia care qualification and strengthens your CV for care roles.

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