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E-LEARNINGFully funded training subject to eligibilityLevel 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Level 2 Certificate in Equality and DiversityProblems Level 2 Certificate in Customer ServiceLevel 2 Certificate in Care Planning Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service for Health andLevel 2 Certificate in Caring for Children and Young Social Care SettingsPeople Level 2 Certificate in Nutrition and HealthLevel 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions Level 2 Certificate in Retail OperationsLevel 2 Certificate in Dignity and Safeguarding Level 2 Certificate in Team LeadingLevel 2 Certificate in End of Life Care Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or GuidanceLevel 2 Certificate in Safe Handling Level 2 Certificate in Business Administrationof MedicinesLevel 2 Certificate in Dementia Care Level 2 Certificate in Cleaning PrinciplesLevel 2 Certificate in Learning Disabilities Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing and StorageLevel 2 Certificate in Infection Control Level 2 Extended Certificate in Health and Social CareLevel 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that ProfessionsChallenges Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social CareLevel 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific LearningLevel 2 Certificate in Lean Organisational Management Difficulties

Anytime, anywhere ENGAGING, EFFECTIVE, ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE ONLINE TRAINING COURSESLevel 2 online courses - Eligibility Check ListAre you over 19?Are you a resident in EnglandAre you a British Citizen or have been living within the EU for purposes other than study?(ifyou have had a student Visa in the last 3 years you will not be eligible for funding)You have not completed this course or a similar course previously, refresher coursescannot be funded or if you have qualification that is similar at a higher levelIf you are aged 19-23yr old then you must already possess a Full level 2 qualification orequivalent (5 GCSE’s at grade C or above, NVQ, Apprenticeship, A ‘levels, National BTEC.)You are not currently completing a government funded course i.e degree or apprenticeship

BUSINESSCOURSES

Business AdministrationKnowledgeThere were an estimated 5.5 million private sector businesses in theUK at the start of 2016. Despite the recent economic difficulties,the trend has been steadily increasing in the business population.Today’s global economy brings with it a wealth of new markets,shrinking profit margins and increasing operating expenses; the needfor good business administration has never been greater.Benefits What you will learn• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification • Unit 1 - Principles of Providing Administrative Services• Evidence your competency to employers • Unit 2 - Principles of Business Document Production and Information Management• Further your personal and professional development • Unit 3 - Understand Communication in a Business Environment• Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college • Unit 4 - Understand Employer Organisations• Gain relevant skills, knowledge and understanding, • Unit 5 - Understand How to Develop Working leading to improved experience for those using Relationships with Colleagues your servicesEligibility Criteria• Aged 19+ • Lived in the EU Available (born before 01/09/1998) for 3 years fully fundedTo find out more about this qualification, please contact:Call: 030 030 32435 | Email: [email protected] | Visit: www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

Customer ServiceIn order to have a truly successful business, you need to providegood customer service. It is believed that 96% of unhappy customersdon’t ever complain; however, 91% of those simply leave and nevercome back. The main reason for customer churn is not price butbad customer service. Handling a business’s issues in a professionaland courteous manner is an essential day-to-day task.Benefits What you will learn• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification • Unit 1 - Principles of Customer Service and Delivery • Unit 2 - Understand Customers• Evidence your competency to employers • Unit 3 - Understand Employer Organisations• Further your personal and professional development• Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college• Improve your understanding of how to successfully handle complaints• Reduce the risk of complaintsEligibility Criteria• Aged 19+ • Lived in the EU Available (born before 01/09/1998) for 3 years fully fundedTo find out more about this qualification, please contact:Call: 030 030 32435 | Email: [email protected] | Visit: www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

Equality and DiversityBritain is a culturally diverse nation that respects and values thedifferences in people. Companies are legally required to follow a setof practices to ensure discrimination is eradicated and expectationsof equality are met. A good understanding of the wide-ranginglegislation is essential in creating a workplace that is centred onfairness, dignity and respect.Benefits What you will learn• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification • Unit 1 - Equality and Diversity in Society • Unit 2 - Equality and Diversity in the Community• Evidence your competency to employers • Unit 3 - Equality and Diversity in the Workplace• Further your personal and professional development• Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college• Improve your understanding of current legislation and the key principles surrounding equality and diversityEligibility Criteria• Aged 19+ • Lived in the EU Available (born before 01/09/1998) for 3 years fully fundedTo find out more about this qualification, please contact:Call: 030 030 32435 | Email: [email protected] | Visit: www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

Lean OrganisationManagement TechniquesA lean organisation provides the greatest customer value with thefewest resources, a philosophy increasingly important in today’scompetitive business market. A sound understanding of the conceptand benefits of a lean environment, as well as knowledge of businesstechniques and working in teams, is essential. Our nationally recognisedqualification is designed to provide individuals with an appreciation andunderstanding of some key principles of lean organisation management.Benefits What you will learn• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification • Unit 1 - Lean Organisation Techniques in Business• Evidence your competency to employers • Unit 2 - Business Improvement Tools and Techniques• Further your personal and professional • Unit 3 - Working in Business Teams development• Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college• Improve your efficiency• Help reduce materials and resource costsEligibility Criteria• Aged 19+ • Lived in the EU Available (born before 01/09/1998) for 3 years fully fundedTo find out more about this qualification, please contact:Call: 030 030 32435 | Email: [email protected] | Visit: www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

Principles ofTeam LeadingStrong team leadership is essential for providing guidance,direction and instruction within a group and inevitablyleads to more effective teamwork and more motivatedemployees. Being able to manage a team effectivelyis critical in the current job market, where employeeproductivity and team outcomes are closely monitored.Benefits What you will learn• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification • Unit 1 - Principles of Team Leading• Evidence your competency to employers • Unit 2 - Understand Business• Further your personal and professional • Unit 3 - Understand How to Communicate Work- development Related Information• Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college• Understand the importance of clear communicationEligibility Criteria• Aged 19+ • Lived in the EU Available (born before 01/09/1998) for 3 years fully fundedTo find out more about this qualification, please contact:Call: 030 030 32435 | Email: [email protected] | Visit: www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

RETAILCOURSES

Information, Adviceor GuidanceOffering clear and accurate information, advice or guidance andknowing what can be shared legally and professionally can greatlyimprove outcomes for a business. There are some fundamentalrules for successful information sharing and ensuring staff areaware of these is key.Benefits What you will learn• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification • Unit 1 - Information, Advice or Guidance in Practice• Evidence your competency to employers • Unit 2 - Developing Interaction Skills for Information, Advice or Guidance• Increase understanding of accurate record- keeping, effective signposting and referral• Further your personal and professional development• Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college• Improve your understanding of effective communication techniquesEligibility Criteria• Aged 19+ • Lived in the EU Available (born before 01/09/1998) for 3 years fully fundedTo find out more about this qualification, please contact:Call: 030 030 32435 | Email: [email protected] | Visit: www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

Principles of Warehousingand StorageThe warehousing and storage of goods is an essential part oflogistics operations within a business. Roles within this industryrequire great skill and organisation to coordinate the demand andsupply of goods and ultimately meet customer needs.Benefits What you will learn• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification • Unit 1 - Introduction to Warehousing and Storage• Evidence your competency to employers • Unit 2 - Understand how to Receive and Store Goods• Understand the issues around storage and the • Unit 3 - Understand how to Process Orders and purpose of a stock check Prepare them for Dispatch• Further your personal and professional • Unit 4 - Understand how to Check Stock and Update development Records• Learn at a time that suits you without the need to • Unit 5 - Customer Service in Warehousing and attend college Storage• Understand how to process orders and dispatchEligibility Criteria• Aged 19+ • Lived in the EU Available (born before 01/09/1998) for 3 years fully fundedTo find out more about this qualification, please contact:Call: 030 030 32435 | Email: [email protected] | Visit: www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

Retail OperationsThe retail industry is subject to a number of pressures. Theseinclude changes in shopping habits and the recent economicdownturn which reduced consumer spending. However, asconsumer confidence begins to grow, it is important that retailsupport staff are fully trained and equipped to represent yourbusiness and to meet the needs of your customers. As removingstaff from the ‘shop floor’ applies pressure to rotas, this trainingcan be carried out in the learner’s own time via our tried and testedflexible learning approach.Benefits What you will learn• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification • Unit 1 - Understanding Customer Service in the Retail Sector• Evidence your competency to employers • Unit 2 - Understanding the Retail Selling Process• Improve your handling of customer payments • Unit 3 - Understanding How Individuals and Teams• Improve how you deal with customer queries and Contribute to the Effectiveness of a Retail Business complaints • Unit 4 - Understanding How a Retail Business• Further your personal and professional Maintains Health and Safety on its Premises development • Unit 5 - Understanding Retail Consumer Law• Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college • Unit 6 - Understand How to Deal with Customer Queries and Complaints in a Retail EnvironmentEligibility Criteria• Aged 19+ • Lived in the EU Available (born before 01/09/1998) for 3 years fully fundedTo find out more about this qualification, please contact:Call: 030 030 32435 | Email: [email protected] | Visit: www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

CARECOURSES

Awareness of MentalHealth ProblemsMental health presents one of the greatest challenges to oursociety. With an estimated 450 million people worldwide sufferingfrom a mental health problem, around a quarter of British adultswill experience some form of mental health problem within thecourse of a year. While many elements of mental health are still notunderstood, having a good knowledge of the information that isavailable is essential in the care sector.What you will learn • Unit 11 - Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder• Unit 1 - Understanding Mental Health• Unit 2 - Understanding Stress • Unit 12 - Understanding Obessive Compulsive Disorder• Unit 3 - Understanding Anxiety • Unit 13 - Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder• Unit 4 - Understanding Phobias• Unit 5 - Understanding Depression Benefits• Unit 6 - Understanding Post-Natal Depression• Unit 7 - Understanding Bipolar Disorder • Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification• Unit 8 - Understanding Schizophrenia • Increase understanding of symptoms and management• Unit 9 - Understanding Dementia• Unit 10 - Understanding Eating Disorders of stress, anxiety and phobias • Further your personal and professional development • Gain a clear understanding of mental health legislationEligibility Criteria• Aged 19+ • Lived in the EU Available (born before 01/09/1998) for 3 years fully fundedTo find out more about this qualification, please contact:Call: 030 030 32435 | Email: [email protected] | Visit: www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

Care PlanningCare workers play a key role in ensuring their residents/patients aretreated with a friendly and caring approach. Care workers have theability to relate to people from a variety of backgrounds. After aninvestigation from the Care Quality Commission revealed that 424out of 1,357 services in England are rated ‘inadequate’, the need forhigh quality trained care workers has never been greater.Benefits What you will learn• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification • Unit 1 - Understanding Person-Centred Thinking and Planning• Evidence your competency to employers • Unit 2 - Care Planning for the Care Worker• Further your personal and professional development • Unit 3 - Understanding Nutrition and Hydration in Health and Social Care Settings• Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college • Unit 4 - Principles of Supporting an Individual to Maintain Personal Hygiene• Ensure you understand the principles and practice of person-centred thinking, planning and reviews • Unit 5 - Understanding Continence Care • Unit 6 - Principles of Supporting SleepEligibility Criteria• Aged 19+ • Lived in the EU Available (born before 01/09/1998) for 3 years fully fundedTo find out more about this qualification, please contact:Call: 030 030 32435 | Email: [email protected] | Visit: www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

Caring for Children andYoung PeopleAll children and young people deserve to be safe and well cared forwithin a safe and protective family. However, unfortunately this isnot always the case. With over 50,000 children identified as needingprotection from abuse in the UK, it is important that those workingin the care sector understand the risks of abusive and exploitativebehaviour that some children experience. Knowing what strategiesare used to protect them from this behaviour, whilst followingprocedures, is essential to helping those affected.Benefits What you will learn• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification • Unit 1 - Caring for Young Children in a Babysitting Environment• Evidence your competency to employers • Unit 2 - Accident Prevention and Fire Safety When• Further your personal and professional Babysitting development • Unit 3 - Rights and Responsibilities in Relation to• Learn at a time that suits you without the need to Parenting attend college • Unit 4 - Parenting and Healthy Lifestyles• Improve your understanding of the importance of correctly responding to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused, harmed or bulliedEligibility Criteria• Aged 19+ • Lived in the EU Available (born before 01/09/1998) for 3 years fully fundedTo find out more about this qualification, please contact:Call: 030 030 32435 | Email: [email protected] | Visit: www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

Generic and SpecialistCleaning Principles With a UK industry turnover estimated at £4.7 billion in 2011, cleaning is one of the largest business sectors in the UK. It underpins many aspects of life today and is essential for the prevention of disease and spread of infection. People actively seek out clean, safe and comfortable environments, so having a highly skilled cleaning workforce is essential.Benefits What you will learn• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification • Unit 1 - Dealing with Routine and Non-routine Waste• Evidence your competency to employers • Unit 2 - Health and Safety for the Cleaning and Support Services Industry• Further your personal and professional development • Unit 3 - Working with Others in the Cleaning and Support Services Industry• Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college • Unit 4 - Cleaning of Interiors and Washrooms• Improve your understanding of the various dangers of contamination and spread of diseaseEligibility Criteria• Aged 19+ • Lived in the EU Available (born before 01/09/1998) for 3 years fully fundedTo find out more about this qualification, please contact:Call: 030 030 32435 | Email: [email protected] | Visit: www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

Common HealthConditionsEvery hour, someone in the UK is told they have Parkinson’s disease,there are approximately 152,000 strokes in the UK every year (morethan one every five minutes), and one in six of the UK populationhave some form of hearing loss. These health conditions, along withothers such as arthritis and dementia, affect a substantial proportionof the population. A good understanding of common healthconditions is essential in any care environment.Benefits What you will learn• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification • Unit 1 - Understand How to Contribute to Monitoring the Health of Individuals Affected by Health• Evidence your competency to a wide variety of Conditions care employers • Unit 2 - Introductory Awareness of Sensory Loss• Further your personal and professional • Unit 3 - Stroke Awareness development • Unit 4 - Dementia Awareness • Unit 5 - Arthritis Awareness• Learn at a time that suits you without the need to • Unit 6 - Parkinson’s Disease Awareness attend college• Improve your understanding of dementia, stroke and sensory lossEligibility Criteria• Aged 19+ • Lived in the EU Available (born before 01/09/1998) for 3 years fully fundedTo find out more about this qualification, please contact:Call: 030 030 32435 | Email: [email protected] | Visit: www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

Counselling SkillsMany people find it helpful to seek the support of counsellingat some point in their lives. People in any situation couldbenefit from counselling, those with the correct understanding,knowledge and skills can provide them with support to improvepersonal well-being.Benefits What you will learn• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification • Unit 1 - Diversity and Ethics in the Use of Counselling Skills• Evidence your competency to employers • Unit 2 - Introduction to Counselling Skills Theories• Improve your understanding of how counselling • Unit 3 - Counselling Skills and Personal Development skills work • Unit 4 - Using Counselliing Skills• Further your personal and professional development• Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend collegeEligibility Criteria• Aged 19+ • Lived in the EU Available (born before 01/09/1998) for 3 years fully fundedTo find out more about this qualification, please contact:Call: 030 030 32435 | Email: [email protected] | Visit: www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

Customer Service forHealth and Social CareSettingsOur new qualification enhances Customer Service in Healthcare,which will support you when you are dealing with residents,families, patients and internal and external customers within theHealth and Social Care environment.Benefits What you will learn• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification • Unit 1 - Preparing to Deliver Customer Service in• Improve patient, family and customer experience Health and Social Care Settings• Further your personal and professional • Unit 2 - Effective Communication for Health and development Social Care• Gain positive working relationships• Improve your skills in service delivery • Unit 3 - Understand the Specific Needs of Customers• Increase service standards and Patients Accessing Health and Social Care• Learn at a time that suits you without the need to Services attend college • Unit 4 - Team Work in Health and Social Care SettingsEligibility Criteria• Aged 19+ • Lived in the EU Available (born before 01/09/1998) for 3 years fully fundedTo find out more about this qualification, please contact:Call: 030 030 32435 | Email: [email protected] | Visit: www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

Dignity andSafeguarding in AdultHealth and Social CareA total of 103,900 safeguarding reports about vulnerable adultswere referred in 2014/2015. The responsibilities of care workersinvolved in protecting the health, well-being and human rightsof individuals are far-reaching. Allowing individuals to livefree from harm, abuse and neglect can often mean involvinghealth agencies, government departments or the police.Understanding the fundamentals of safeguarding is essential foranyone working in adult health and social care.Benefits What you will learn• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification • Unit 1 - Understand Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care• Relevant to a wide range of care settings • Unit 2 - Principles of Dignity in Adult Health and Social• Further your personal and professional Care Practice development • Unit 3 - Understand Duty of Care in Adult Health and• Learn at a time that suits you without the need to Social Care attend college • Unit 4 - Understand Dilemmas and Public Concerns in Adult Health and Social CareEligibility Criteria• Aged 19+ • Lived in the EU Available (born before 01/09/1998) for 3 years fully fundedTo find out more about this qualification, please contact:Call: 030 030 32435 | Email: [email protected] | Visit: www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

End of Life CareBy 2040, the number of people aged over 64 in Britain is expectedto grow from 9.5 million to 15 million. The population is aging,meaning more people will live with serious chronic illness andneed end of life care. The problems faced and support neededby people nearing the end of life is wide-ranging and a goodunderstanding of pain management, support and quality of life isessential for all carers.Benefits What you will learn• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification • Unit 1 - Understand How To Work in End of Life Care • Unit 2 - Care Planning in End of Life Care• Evidence your competency to employers • Unit 3 - Understand How to Provide Support to• Further your personal and professional Manage Pain and Discomfort development • Unit 4 - End of Life Care and Dementia • Unit 5 - Understanding the Role of the Care Worker in• Ensure you can manage pain and discomfort Time of Death• Ensure that you understand care planning in end of • Unit 6 - Understand Loss and Grief in End of Life Care life care• Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend collegeEligibility Criteria• Aged 19+ • Lived in the EU Available (born before 01/09/1998) for 3 years fully fundedTo find out more about this qualification, please contact:Call: 030 030 32435 | Email: [email protected] | Visit: www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

Preparing to Work inAdult Social CareThe need for adult social care continues to rise at a time when thesystem supporting that care is rapidly and significantly changing.With around 1.5 million people working in adult social care inEngland, care workers need up-to-date support and guidance inorder to provide adequate person-centred care.Benefits What you will learn• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification • Unit 1 - Principles of Communication • Unit 2 - Principles of Personal Development• Evidence your competency to employers • Unit 3 - Principles of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion • Unit 4 - Principles of Safeguarding and Protection• Learn how to handle hazardous substances and • Unit 5 - Introduction to Duty of Care medication • Unit 6 - Understand the Role of the Social Care Worker • Unit 7 - Understand Person-Centred Approaches• Further your personal and professional • Unit 8 - Understand Health and Safety development • Unit 9 - Understand How to Handle Information• Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend collegeEligibility Criteria• Aged 19+ • Lived in the EU Available (born before 01/09/1998) for 3 years fully fundedTo find out more about this qualification, please contact:Call: 030 030 32435 | Email: [email protected] | Visit: www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

Principles ofDementia CareDementia affects around 820,000 people in the UK. This figure islikely to rise to one million by 2025 and two million by 2051. It isone of the main causes of disability in later life and with researchbeing desperately underfunded, it costs the UK over £26 billion ayear. Understanding dementia and the person-centred care that isrequired is fundamental to high quality care.What you will learn • Unit 6 - Understand Behaviour in the Context of Dementia• Unit 1 - Dementia Awareness • Unit 7 - Understand the Benefits of Engaging in• Unit 2 - The Person-Centred Approach to the Care Activities in Social Care and Support of Individuals with Dementia Benefits• Unit 3 - Understand the Factors That Can Influence Communication and Interaction with Individuals who • Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification have Dementia • Improve your understanding of the various forms of• Unit 4 - Understand Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in dementia and the importance of being respectful at Dementia Care all times • Further your personal and professional development• Unit 5 - Understand the Administration of Medication to Individuals with Dementia Using a Person-Centred ApproachEligibility Criteria• Aged 19+ • Lived in the EU Available (born before 01/09/1998) for 3 years fully fundedTo find out more about this qualification, please contact:Call: 030 030 32435 | Email: [email protected] | Visit: www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

Principles of Preventionand Control of InfectionAbout 300,000 patients develop an infection in England each yearwhile being treated by the NHS. Protecting people from infectionis an essential element of providing high quality care, especiallyconsidering the capacity some potentially life-threateninginfections have to spread within care environments.Benefits What you will learn• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification • Unit 1 - Principles of the Causes and Spread of Infection in Health Care Settings• Evidence your competency to employers • Unit 2 - Principles of the Importance of Personal• Gain deeper understanding of good personal Hygiene and Health in the Prevention and Control of hygiene and maintaining a clean environment Infection in Health Care Settings• Further your personal and professional • Unit 3 - Principles of Decontamination, Cleaning and development Waste Management in Health Care Settings• Learn at a time that suits you without the need to • Unit 4 - Principles of Infection Prevention and Control attend college in a Health Care SettingEligibility Criteria• Aged 19+ • Lived in the EU Available (born before 01/09/1998) for 3 years fully fundedTo find out more about this qualification, please contact:Call: 030 030 32435 | Email: [email protected] | Visit: www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

Understanding AutismAutism is a spectrum condition that affects how a personcommunicates with others and how they interpret the worldaround them. There are around 700,000 people in the UK withautism – more than 1 in every 100. Having a clear understandingof the misconceptions, diagnoses and support surroundingautism are just some of the essential skills needed when workingin mental health.Benefits What you will learn• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification • Unit 1 - Introduction to Autism• Improve your understanding of theories relating • Unit 2 - Using a Person-Centred Approach to Support to autism Individuals with Autism• Further your personal and professional • Unit 3 - Communication and Social Interaction in development Individuals with Autism• Ensure you understand what is meant by autism • Unit 4 - Sensory Processing, Perception and Cognition and how it is diagnosed in Individuals with Autism• Learn at a time that suits you without the need to • Unit 5 - Supporting Positive Behaviour in Individuals attend college with Autism • Unit 6 - Supporting Individuals with Autism to Live Healthy and Fulfilled LivesEligibility Criteria• Aged 19+ • Lived in the EU Available (born before 01/09/1998) for 3 years fully fundedTo find out more about this qualification, please contact:Call: 030 030 32435 | Email: [email protected] | Visit: www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

Understanding Behaviourthat ChallengesChallenging behaviour is causing increasing concern today asmany individuals have increasing levels of stress and uncertaintyin their lives. This behaviour can be due to factors such asanxiety, neglect, abuse, learning disabilities and conditions likedementia. Understanding the causes of challenging behaviouris the first step towards finding ways to support individuals andmanage their behaviour.Benefits What you will learn• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification • Unit 1 - Understand Behaviour That Challenges• Improve your understanding of the reasons why • Unit 2 - Understand How to Support Positive individuals display behaviour that challenges and its Behaviour impact • Unit 3 - Understand the Importance of Effective• Further your personal and professional Communication and the Management of Behaviour development That Challenges• Be able to support individuals effectively • Unit 4 - Understand the Role of Reflection and Support for Those Involved in Incidents of Behaviour• Learn at a time that suits you without the need to that Challenges attend collegeEligibility Criteria• Aged 19+ • Lived in the EU Available (born before 01/09/1998) for 3 years fully fundedTo find out more about this qualification, please contact:Call: 030 030 32435 | Email: [email protected] | Visit: www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

Understanding Nutritionand HealthThe number of obese people in the UK has more than trebledin the last 25 years, reaching what many doctors believe to be‘epidemic’ proportions. Insufficient nutrition can lead to a varietyof health-threatening conditions; understanding the benefits ofa balanced diet and the role of nutrition in the prevention andtreatment of disease is fundamental.Benefits What you will learn • Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification • Unit 1 - Explore Principles of Healthy Eating • Evidence your competency to employers • Unit 2 - Consider Nutritional Needs of a Variety of • Further your personal and professional Individuals development • Unit 3 - Use Food and Nutrition Information to Plan a • Learn at a time that suits you without the need to Healthy Diet attend college • Unit 4 - The Principles of Weight Management • Increase your understanding of food safety for the • Unit 5 - Understanding Eating Disorders home environmentEligibility Criteria• Aged 19+ • Lived in the EU Available (born before 01/09/1998) for 3 years fully fundedTo find out more about this qualification, please contact:Call: 030 030 32435 | Email: [email protected] | Visit: www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

Understanding SafeHandling of MedicationModern medicines are powerful substances which havebeneficial effects for millions of people worldwide. However,inappropriate use or handling of these substances can havesevere consequences, including death. Having good up-to-dateknowledge of the safe handling of medicines is essential foranyone working with medication.Benefits What you will learn• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification • Unit 1 - Understand Medication and Prescriptions• Evidence your competency in handling medication • Unit 2 - Supply, Storage and Disposal of Medication to employers • Unit 3 - Understand the Requirements for the Safe• Further your personal and professional Administrations of Medication development • Unit 4 - Record-keeping and Audit Processes for• Create better preventative care by identifying how Medication to maintain stock and record, store and dispose of medication appropriately• Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend collegeEligibility Criteria• Aged 19+ • Lived in the EU Available (born before 01/09/1998) for 3 years fully fundedTo find out more about this qualification, please contact:Call: 030 030 32435 | Email: [email protected] | Visit: www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

Understanding SpecificLearning DifficultiesHaving a learning difficulty means that people find it harderto learn certain skills. It is important for those working inhealthcare, social care and education to have knowledge ofdifferent Specific Learning Difficulties, how they are diagnosedand how individuals can be supported.Benefits What you will learn• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification • Unit 1 - Understand Specific Learning Difficulties• Evidence your competency to employers • Unit 2 - Understand the Effects of Specific Learning Difficulties• Further your personal and professional development • Unit 3 - Understand the Diagnosis of Specific Learning Difficulties• Gain an understanding of how Specific Learning Difficulties affect an individual’s life and those of • Unit 4 - Understanding Supporting Individuals with others Specific Learning Difficulties• Learn at a time that suits you without the need to • Unit 5 - Understand the Context of Specific Learning attend college DifficultiesEligibility Criteria• Aged 19+ • Lived in the EU Available (born before 01/09/1998) for 3 years fully fundedTo find out more about this qualification, please contact:Call: 030 030 32435 | Email: [email protected] | Visit: www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

Understanding theCare and Managementof DiabetesThere is an emerging global epidemic of diabetes. In the UKalone, 3.2 million people are diagnosed with the disease and anestimated 630,000 people have the condition but don’t know it.It is believed that deaths from diabetes will rise by more than 50%in the next ten years. Simple lifestyle measures can be effective inpreventing or delaying the onset of this chronic, debilitating andoften deadly disease.Benefits What you will learn• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification • Unit 1 - Understand Diabetes• Improve your understanding of the various forms • Unit 2 - Prevention and Early Intervention of Type 2 and causes of diabetes Diabetes• Evidence your competency to employers • Unit 3 - Understand the Initial Care of Diabetes• Further your personal and professional • Unit 4 - Understand the Treatment and Management development of Diabetes• Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college• Create better preventative care by being able to identify early signs of diabetesEligibility Criteria• Aged 19+ • Lived in the EU Available (born before 01/09/1998) for 3 years fully fundedTo find out more about this qualification, please contact:Call: 030 030 32435 | Email: [email protected] | Visit: www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

Working with Individualswith Learning DisabilitiesAround 1.5 million people in the UK have a learning disability.Owing to the fact that they are likely to find it more difficultthan others to describe their symptoms, a good knowledge oflegislation and the healthcare system, as well as an understandingof signs and symptoms of various conditions, is essential foranyone working with individuals with learning disabilities.Benefits What you will learn• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification • Unit 1 - Understanding the Context of Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities• Evidence your competency to employers • Unit 2 - Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health• Improve your understanding of the term ‘learning and Social Care disability’ • Unit 3 - Introduction to Personalisation in Social Care• Further your personal and professional development • Unit 4 - Principles of Positive Risk-Taking for Individuals with Disabilities• Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college • Unit 5 - Introductory Awareness of Autistic Spectrum Conditions• Understand the importance of safeguarding individuals from abuse and the importance of a • Unit 6 - Principles of Supporting Individuals with a Learning person-centred approach to risk-taking Disability to Access HealthcareEligibility Criteria• Aged 19+ • Lived in the EU Available (born before 01/09/1998) for 3 years fully fundedTo find out more about this qualification, please contact:Call: 030 030 32435 | Email: [email protected] | Visit: www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

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Frequent AskedQuestionsWhy choose distance learning? Are your courses recognised by employers?Distance learning online is a great way to return to education. All our courses are accredited by UK government-recognised• A wide range of courses awarding bodies. These include NCFE CACHE, with whom we• More choice and flexibility work closely to ensure our existing courses, and all new ones,• Anywhere at anytime meet approved standards of excellence and are certified as such.• Develop your skills NCFE CACHE is a national awarding organisation which designs,• On-going support develops and certifies nationally recognised qualifications and• Improved career prospects awards.I’ve never done a distance learning course before. Am I eligible for a free course with The Lincoln CollegeWhat is involved? Group?Distance Learning means that you learn where and when you The courses we offer are funded by the Government’s Skillswant using the learning materials that we send to you. Funding Agency (SFA). The SFA will fund your study places if you are:You work through the activities and information in the workbook • aged 19 or overand answer the questions in the assessment. As there are no • a resident of Englandrequirements to attend tutorials you need to be satisfied when • a UK or EU resident of three years or longer or able to provideyou receive your materials that you can meet the requirements ofthe course and the deadlines we give to help you complete. proof that you have settled status in the UK if you are not a UK or EU national.When is the start date for the course?You can enrol at any time. Your start date will be the day you Your employment status or prior level of qualification may affectcontact us for your induction, once you have received the your eligibility to study with some colleges. In these cases you willlearning materials need to provide evidence of education level and/or benefits.How long does the course take to complete? Do I have to attend a college?All our courses differ and information can be found when you No. All of our courses are completed 100% online.click for course information. The maximum length of time for anyof our courses is 16 weeks to complete Do I have to sit an exam? No. You will work through a series of assessments on all courses.How much time do I need to commit to completing thecourse? Will I be charged if I withdraw from my course?As most of our courses are Level 2 (the equivalent of a GCSE) We accept that sometimes there are exceptional circumstanceswe advise you to commit a minimum of 4 hours a week to be where it simply isn’t possible for you to complete your course.able to manage the deadlines comfortably and fulfil the learning We will work with you to find an appropriate solution.requirements. However, if you are studying on a free course and choose toDo I get deadline dates for the assessments to be withdraw you may have to pay a fee to cover administrationcompleted? costs of £85Yes. The nature of distance learning means that you learnindependently without the support of classroom tutorials and by What support will I receive during my studies?giving you deadlines it helps you to keep focused and engaged. You will receive support from a dedicated online tutor throughout your studies.What if I can’t answer a question?Please get in touch with us. We can put you in touch with oneof our qualified assessors who can talk you through what isrequired.To find out more about our online courses, please contact:

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