Nigerian Skills Qualification Framework
Nigerian Skills Qualification Framework
We aim to produce Geriatric Social Caregivers equipped with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and competencies necessary to meet the evolving care needs of older persons across all care settings in Nigeria—aligned with global best practices.
Our Objectives
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Acquire skills and knowledge from the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for elder care.
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Acquire skills and knowledge from the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for elder care.
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Acquire skills and knowledge from the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for elder care.
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Provide compassionate, person-centered care to older adults.
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Provide compassionate, person-centered care to older adults.
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Provide compassionate, person-centered care to older adults.
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Understand and apply individual care plans in daily caregiving activities.
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Understand and apply individual care plans in daily caregiving activities.
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Understand and apply individual care plans in daily caregiving activities.
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Support the private-led Geriatric Social Care Council setup.
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Support the private-led Geriatric Social Care Council setup.
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Support the private-led Geriatric Social Care Council setup.
Quality Assurance Framework
Quality Assurance Framework
Quality Assurance Framework
Geriatric Social Care Sector Skills Council
The geriatric social skills sector skills council is established for optimal resources use, provision of a shift from fragmented to a more coordinated system of developing occupational standards, The council specifies the nature of the skills that the geriatric social care sector needs. It promotes sectoral- based approach which ensures that skills development meets the needs of the sector. This strengthens good practices by putting an emphasis on the development of sectoral industry demand- driven skills needed for improved productivity and competitiveness and provides an important platform for linking industry to skills development through structured sectoral approach.
The geriatric social skills sector skills council is established for optimal resources use, provision of a shift from fragmented to a more coordinated system of developing occupational standards, The council specifies the nature of the skills that the geriatric social care sector needs. It promotes sectoral- based approach which ensures that skills development meets the needs of the sector. This strengthens good practices by putting an emphasis on the development of sectoral industry demand- driven skills needed for improved productivity and competitiveness and provides an important platform for linking industry to skills development through structured sectoral approach.
Leadership and Management Structure
Board of Directors
Composed of representatives from key stakeholders, including industry leaders, awarding body, government official, education and training providers. the board sets strategic direction, approves budgets and oversees Councils activities.
Board of Directors
Composed of representatives from key stakeholders, including industry leaders, awarding body, government official, education and training providers. the board sets strategic direction, approves budgets and oversees Councils activities.
Board of Directors
Composed of representatives from key stakeholders, including industry leaders, awarding body, government official, education and training providers. the board sets strategic direction, approves budgets and oversees Councils activities.
Executive Director
Appointed to implement Board’s decisions, manage Staff and ensure Council’s goals are met.
Executive Director
Appointed to implement Board’s decisions, manage Staff and ensure Council’s goals are met.
Executive Director
Appointed to implement Board’s decisions, manage Staff and ensure Council’s goals are met.
Secretariat
Functional secretariat to support administrative tasks, communication and coordination of stakeholders.
Secretariat
Functional secretariat to support administrative tasks, communication and coordination of stakeholders.
Secretariat
Functional secretariat to support administrative tasks, communication and coordination of stakeholders.
Membership, subcommittees & working groups
Membership to reflect broad range of industry perspectives,- Industry representation- representatives from large enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Professional bodies, awarding body, labour union, and relevant government agencies .
Membership to reflect broad range of industry perspectives,- Industry representation- representatives from large enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Professional bodies, awarding body, labour union, and relevant government agencies .
Subcommittees/ Sub -councils and working groups help manage specific tasks and focus on specialised areas of skill development. These could include specific issues such as Occupational Standards development, quality assurance, industry engagement and finance and administration. Sub councils could be created to handle activities peculiar to the sector. All these report to the main Board/Council.
Subcommittees/ Sub -councils and working groups help manage specific tasks and focus on specialised areas of skill development. These could include specific issues such as Occupational Standards development, quality assurance, industry engagement and finance and administration. Sub councils could be created to handle activities peculiar to the sector. All these report to the main Board/Council.
Subcommittees/ Sub -councils and working groups help manage specific tasks and focus on specialised areas of skill development. These could include specific issues such as Occupational Standards development, quality assurance, industry engagement and finance and administration. Sub councils could be created to handle activities peculiar to the sector. All these report to the main Board/Council.
Terms Of Reference (TOR)
Provide policy advice and feedback
Provide policy advice and feedback
Provide policy advice and feedback
Generate and /or interpret Skills and labour market information
Generate and /or interpret Skills and labour market information
Generate and /or interpret Skills and labour market information
Develop and maintain skill standards
Develop and maintain skill standards
Develop and maintain skill standards
Develop occupational standards and learning resources
Develop occupational standards and learning resources
Develop occupational standards and learning resources
Manage and promote apprenticeship
Manage and promote apprenticeship
Manage and promote apprenticeship
Monitor training initiatives and programs
Monitor training initiatives and programs
Monitor training initiatives and programs
Undertaking labour market research and sector analysis
Undertaking labour market research and sector analysis
Undertaking labour market research and sector analysis
Develop apprenticeship pathways
Develop apprenticeship pathways
Develop apprenticeship pathways
Monitoring and supporting training delivery
Monitoring and supporting training delivery
Monitoring and supporting training delivery
Promote the benefits of training
Promote the benefits of training
Promote the benefits of training
Promote career information, advice, and guidance.
Promote career information, advice, and guidance.
Promote career information, advice, and guidance.
Support professional development of trainers, and quality assurers
Support professional development of trainers, and quality assurers
Support professional development of trainers, and quality assurers
Co-ordinate training in the sector
Co-ordinate training in the sector
Co-ordinate training in the sector
Administer levy funds
Administer levy funds
Administer levy funds
Undertaking sector occupational mapping
Undertaking sector occupational mapping
Undertaking sector occupational mapping
Producing a sector skills strategy
Producing a sector skills strategy
Producing a sector skills strategy
Overview
Overview
Overview
Quality Assurance Assessor (QAA)
Quality Assurance Assessor (QAA)
Quality Assurance Assessor (QAA)
A QAA is a mandatory role for NSQ training provider approval. Certification is granted by the NBTE upon successful completion of required training and assessments.
A QAA is a mandatory role for NSQ training provider approval. Certification is granted by the NBTE upon successful completion of required training and assessments.
A QAA is a mandatory role for NSQ training provider approval. Certification is granted by the NBTE upon successful completion of required training and assessments.
Requirements:
1. Training providers must have Quality Assurance Assesors (QAA) in the appropriate ratio to trainees to be qualified for accreditation.
2. At least two (2) QAAs are required.
Training Providers may:
Employ certified QAAs, or
Apply to NBTE to train at least two (2) staff as QAAs.
Training Structure
1. Two weeks full-time, in-house training
2. 8–12 weeks on-the-job, supervised assessor practice
3. 1-week full-time, in-house portfolio verification
Responsibilities
Support candidates through the assessment process
Support candidates through the assessment process
Support candidates through the assessment process
Ensure access to appropriate training
Ensure access to appropriate training
Ensure access to appropriate training
Make assessment decisions
Make assessment decisions
Make assessment decisions
Provide feedback
Provide feedback
Provide feedback
Overview
Overview
Overview
Internal Quality Assurance Manager (IQAM)
Internal Quality Assurance Manager (IQAM)
Internal Quality Assurance Manager (IQAM)
An IQAM is essential for the approval of a training provider and ensures internal assessment quality.
An IQAM is essential for the approval of a training provider and ensures internal assessment quality.
An IQAM is essential for the approval of a training provider and ensures internal assessment quality.
Requirements:
1. Providers must employ qualified IQAMs or train QAAs to become IQAMs
2. The number of IQAMs must align with the number of QAAs
3. Training and certification are conducted by the NBTE
Responsibilities
Sample and verify QAA assessment decisions
Sample and verify QAA assessment decisions
Sample and verify QAA assessment decisions
Support QAAs and candidates
Support QAAs and candidates
Support QAAs and candidates
Standardize assessment practices within the organization
Standardize assessment practices within the organization
Standardize assessment practices within the organization
Overview
Overview
Overview
External Quality Assurance Manager (EQAM)
External Quality Assurance Manager (EQAM)
External Quality Assurance Manager (EQAM)
Also known as an External Verifier, the EQAM is appointed by the NBTE to ensure compliance with certification delivery standards.
Also known as an External Verifier, the EQAM is appointed by the NBTE to ensure compliance with certification delivery standards.
Also known as an External Verifier, the EQAM is appointed by the NBTE to ensure compliance with certification delivery standards.
Responsibilities
Monitor the IQAM’s performance
Monitor the IQAM’s performance
Monitor the IQAM’s performance
Ensure the provider meets NBTE requirements
Ensure the provider meets NBTE requirements
Ensure the provider meets NBTE requirements
Provide an external layer of quality assurance
Provide an external layer of quality assurance
Provide an external layer of quality assurance
objectives of NSQ Cerification in Geriatric Social Care Levels 1- 5
Check the document linked below for more on expected learning outcomes, for the varying levels.
Explore the five levels of caregiver training and certification, including:
1. National Occupational Standards- Geriatric Social Caregiver Training Curricular
1. National Occupational Standards- Geriatric Social Caregiver Training Curricular
2. Information on:
2. Information on:
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Training duration
Training duration
Certification pathways
Certification pathways
Training & Certification Pathway
The National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Geriatric Social Care in Nigeria prescribes the standard of performance that caregivers to older persons are expected to achieve and the knowledge and skills they need for each level to perform effectively. It is the only acceptable standards for the training and certification in geriatric social care in identified levels 1-5.
The National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Geriatric Social Care in Nigeria prescribes the standard of performance that caregivers to older persons are expected to achieve and the knowledge and skills they need for each level to perform effectively. It is the only acceptable standards for the training and certification in geriatric social care in identified levels 1-5.
The faculties are multi-disciplinary and must be approved by the private sector led Geriatric Social Care Sector Skills Council for each of the various modules for each level. The general composition of a faculty includes:
The faculties are multi-disciplinary and must be approved by the private sector led Geriatric Social Care Sector Skills Council for each of the various modules for each level. The general composition of a faculty includes:
Gerontologists
Gerontologists
Gerontologists
Social workers
Social workers
Social workers
Sociologists with interest/expertise/experience in older persons care
Sociologists with interest/expertise/experience in older persons care
Sociologists with interest/expertise/experience in older persons care
Medical rehabilitation therapists
Medical rehabilitation therapists
Medical rehabilitation therapists
Dieticians
Dieticians
Dieticians
Pharmacists
Pharmacists
Pharmacists
Nurses
Nurses
Nurses
Geriatric social caregiver careers
Geriatric social caregiver careers
Geriatric social caregiver careers
Older persons
Older persons
Older persons
Geriatric social care trainning
Geriatric social care trainning
Geriatric social care trainning
The five levels of caregiver training
Level 1 - Basic Geriatric Social Care Training
Course Overview
This foundational certification qualifies individuals for roles in geriatric caregiving within the private sector. With further qualifications, certified caregivers may also pursue opportunities in the public service.
Course Overview
This foundational certification qualifies individuals for roles in geriatric caregiving within the private sector. With further qualifications, certified caregivers may also pursue opportunities in the public service.
Course Overview
This foundational certification qualifies individuals for roles in geriatric caregiving within the private sector. With further qualifications, certified caregivers may also pursue opportunities in the public service.
Course Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
Course Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
Course Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
Communicate effectively in the workplace
Communicate effectively in the workplace
Communicate effectively in the workplace
Build strong interpersonal relationships at work
Build strong interpersonal relationships at work
Build strong interpersonal relationships at work
Follow health and safety guidelines
Follow health and safety guidelines
Follow health and safety guidelines
Identify and use basic assistive devices
Identify and use basic assistive devices
Identify and use basic assistive devices
Perform and record daily vital signs accurately
Perform and record daily vital signs accurately
Perform and record daily vital signs accurately
Entry Requirements
Minimum age: 18 years
Minimum age: 18 years
Minimum age: 18 years
Must be mentally and physically fit
Must be mentally and physically fit
Must be mentally and physically fit
Passion for supporting and caring for older persons
Passion for supporting and caring for older persons
Passion for supporting and caring for older persons
FSLC or equivalent education (formal or non-formal), with basic literacy and numeracy
FSLC or equivalent education (formal or non-formal), with basic literacy and numeracy
FSLC or equivalent education (formal or non-formal), with basic literacy and numeracy
Experience in older person care is an added advantage
Experience in older person care is an added advantage
Experience in older person care is an added advantage
Certification Pathway
Participants must complete and pass 100% of all unit assessments (in-class and workplace-based) to earn full certification. Units completed independently will be recognized, and full certification will be awarded once all required units are successfully completed.
Certification Pathway
Participants must complete and pass 100% of all unit assessments (in-class and workplace-based) to earn full certification. Units completed independently will be recognized, and full certification will be awarded once all required units are successfully completed.
Certification Pathway
Participants must complete and pass 100% of all unit assessments (in-class and workplace-based) to earn full certification. Units completed independently will be recognized, and full certification will be awarded once all required units are successfully completed.
Training Duration
8 weeks – Full-time
Training Duration
8 weeks – Full-time
Training Duration
8 weeks – Full-time
Level 2 - Geriatric Social Care Attendant Training
Course Overview
This level 2 in Geriatric Social Care certification qualifies individuals for roles in geriatric caregiving within the private sector. With further qualifications, certified caregivers may also pursue opportunities in the public service.
Course Overview
This level 2 in Geriatric Social Care certification qualifies individuals for roles in geriatric caregiving within the private sector. With further qualifications, certified caregivers may also pursue opportunities in the public service.
Course Overview
This level 2 in Geriatric Social Care certification qualifies individuals for roles in geriatric caregiving within the private sector. With further qualifications, certified caregivers may also pursue opportunities in the public service.
Course Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
Course Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
Course Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
Communicate effectively in the workplace
Communicate effectively in the workplace
Communicate effectively in the workplace
Build strong interpersonal relationships at work
Build strong interpersonal relationships at work
Build strong interpersonal relationships at work
Work efficiently within a multidisciplinary team
Work efficiently within a multidisciplinary team
Work efficiently within a multidisciplinary team
Follow health and safety guidelines
Follow health and safety guidelines
Follow health and safety guidelines
Identify and use basic assistive devices
Identify and use basic assistive devices
Identify and use basic assistive devices
Perform and record daily vital signs accurately
Perform and record daily vital signs accurately
Perform and record daily vital signs accurately
Entry Requirements
Minimum age: 18 years
Minimum age: 18 years
Minimum age: 18 years
Must be mentally and physically fit
Must be mentally and physically fit
Must be mentally and physically fit
Passion for supporting and caring for older persons
Passion for supporting and caring for older persons
Passion for supporting and caring for older persons
The junior secondary school certificate (Junior WASC) or any equivalent certification
The junior secondary school certificate (Junior WASC) or any equivalent certification
The junior secondary school certificate (Junior WASC) or any equivalent certification
Prospective candidate with the basic care of the older person certification and an JSS3 or equivalent certificate
Prospective candidate with the basic care of the older person certification and an JSS3 or equivalent certificate
Prospective candidate with the basic care of the older person certification and an JSS3 or equivalent certificate
Experience in older person care is an added advantage
Experience in older person care is an added advantage
Experience in older person care is an added advantage
Certification Pathway
Participants must complete and pass 100% of all unit assessments (in-class and workplace-based) to earn full certification. Units completed independently will be recognized, and full certification will be awarded once all required units are successfully completed.
Certification Pathway
Participants must complete and pass 100% of all unit assessments (in-class and workplace-based) to earn full certification. Units completed independently will be recognized, and full certification will be awarded once all required units are successfully completed.
Certification Pathway
Participants must complete and pass 100% of all unit assessments (in-class and workplace-based) to earn full certification. Units completed independently will be recognized, and full certification will be awarded once all required units are successfully completed.
Training Duration
Minimum of Twelve (12) weeks – Full-time Minimum of Twenty- Four (24) weeks for Part- Time
Training Duration
Minimum of Twelve (12) weeks – Full-time Minimum of Twenty- Four (24) weeks for Part- Time
Training Duration
Minimum of Twelve (12) weeks – Full-time Minimum of Twenty- Four (24) weeks for Part- Time
Level 3 - Geriatric Social Care Officer-2 Training
Course Overview
This foundational certification qualifies individuals for roles in geriatric caregiving within the private sector. With further qualifications, certified caregivers may also pursue opportunities in the public service.
Course Overview
This foundational certification qualifies individuals for roles in geriatric caregiving within the private sector. With further qualifications, certified caregivers may also pursue opportunities in the public service.
Course Overview
This foundational certification qualifies individuals for roles in geriatric caregiving within the private sector. With further qualifications, certified caregivers may also pursue opportunities in the public service.
Course Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
Course Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
Course Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
Communicate effectively in the workplace
Communicate effectively in the workplace
Communicate effectively in the workplace
Build strong interpersonal relationships at work
Build strong interpersonal relationships at work
Build strong interpersonal relationships at work
Follow health and safety guidelines
Follow health and safety guidelines
Follow health and safety guidelines
Identify and use basic assistive devices
Identify and use basic assistive devices
Identify and use basic assistive devices
Perform and record daily vital signs accurately
Perform and record daily vital signs accurately
Perform and record daily vital signs accurately
Entry Requirements
Minimum age: 18 years
Minimum age: 18 years
Minimum age: 18 years
Must be mentally and physically fit
Must be mentally and physically fit
Must be mentally and physically fit
The Senior Secondary School Certificate (SS3) certificate or equivalent certificates
The Senior Secondary School Certificate (SS3) certificate or equivalent certificates
The Senior Secondary School Certificate (SS3) certificate or equivalent certificates
Non-health and health personnel graduates and technologists with passion for older persons care could be considered
Non-health and health personnel graduates and technologists with passion for older persons care could be considered
Non-health and health personnel graduates and technologists with passion for older persons care could be considered
Prospective candidate with the level 1 or 2 of the older person certification and an SS3 or equivalent certificate
Prospective candidate with the level 1 or 2 of the older person certification and an SS3 or equivalent certificate
Prospective candidate with the level 1 or 2 of the older person certification and an SS3 or equivalent certificate
Experience in older person care is an added advantage
Experience in older person care is an added advantage
Experience in older person care is an added advantage
Certification Pathway
Participants must complete and pass 100% of all unit assessments (in-class and workplace-based) to earn full certification. Units completed independently will be recognized, and full certification will be awarded once all required units are successfully completed.
Certification Pathway
Participants must complete and pass 100% of all unit assessments (in-class and workplace-based) to earn full certification. Units completed independently will be recognized, and full certification will be awarded once all required units are successfully completed.
Certification Pathway
Participants must complete and pass 100% of all unit assessments (in-class and workplace-based) to earn full certification. Units completed independently will be recognized, and full certification will be awarded once all required units are successfully completed.
Training Duration
Minimum of Twelve (16) weeks – Full-time Minimum of Twenty- Four (32) weeks for Part- Time
Training Duration
Minimum of Twelve (16) weeks – Full-time Minimum of Twenty- Four (32) weeks for Part- Time
Training Duration
Minimum of Twelve (16) weeks – Full-time Minimum of Twenty- Four (32) weeks for Part- Time
Level 4 - Geriatric Social Care Officer-1 Training
Course Overview
This level 4 in Geriatric Social Care certification qualifies individuals for roles in geriatric caregiving within the private sector also opportunities in the public service.
Course Overview
This level 4 in Geriatric Social Care certification qualifies individuals for roles in geriatric caregiving within the private sector also opportunities in the public service.
Course Overview
This level 4 in Geriatric Social Care certification qualifies individuals for roles in geriatric caregiving within the private sector also opportunities in the public service.
Course Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
Course Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
Course Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
Communicate effectively in the workplace
Communicate effectively in the workplace
Communicate effectively in the workplace
Build strong interpersonal relationships at work
Build strong interpersonal relationships at work
Build strong interpersonal relationships at work
Follow health and safety guidelines
Follow health and safety guidelines
Follow health and safety guidelines
Identify and use basic assistive devices
Identify and use basic assistive devices
Identify and use basic assistive devices
Perform and record daily vital signs accurately
Perform and record daily vital signs accurately
Perform and record daily vital signs accurately
Entry Requirements
Minimum age: 18 years
Minimum age: 18 years
Minimum age: 18 years
Must be mentally and physically fit
Must be mentally and physically fit
Must be mentally and physically fit
Holders of level 3 Geriatric Social Care certificate
Holders of level 3 Geriatric Social Care certificate
Holders of level 3 Geriatric Social Care certificate
Direct admission of prospective trainees with minimum of 5 credits in not more than 2 sittings and must include English Language
Direct admission of prospective trainees with minimum of 5 credits in not more than 2 sittings and must include English Language
Direct admission of prospective trainees with minimum of 5 credits in not more than 2 sittings and must include English Language
Non-health and health personnel graduates and technologists with passion for older persons care could be considered
Non-health and health personnel graduates and technologists with passion for older persons care could be considered
Non-health and health personnel graduates and technologists with passion for older persons care could be considered
Prospective candidate with the level 1 or 2 of the older person certification and an SS3 or equivalent certificate
Prospective candidate with the level 1 or 2 of the older person certification and an SS3 or equivalent certificate
Prospective candidate with the level 1 or 2 of the older person certification and an SS3 or equivalent certificate
Experience in older person care is an added advantage
Experience in older person care is an added advantage
Experience in older person care is an added advantage
A personal Statement from applicants as to why they wish to do the program.
A personal Statement from applicants as to why they wish to do the program.
A personal Statement from applicants as to why they wish to do the program.
Certification Pathway
Participants must complete and pass 100% of all unit assessments (in-class and workplace-based) to earn full certification. Units completed independently will be recognized, and full certification will be awarded once all required units are successfully completed.
Certification Pathway
Participants must complete and pass 100% of all unit assessments (in-class and workplace-based) to earn full certification. Units completed independently will be recognized, and full certification will be awarded once all required units are successfully completed.
Certification Pathway
Participants must complete and pass 100% of all unit assessments (in-class and workplace-based) to earn full certification. Units completed independently will be recognized, and full certification will be awarded once all required units are successfully completed.
Training Duration
Minimum of Forty -Eight (48) weeks – Full-time however learners are subject to waiver based on recognition of prior learning Minimum of Ninety- Six (96) weeks for Part- Time
Training Duration
Minimum of Forty -Eight (48) weeks – Full-time however learners are subject to waiver based on recognition of prior learning Minimum of Ninety- Six (96) weeks for Part- Time
Training Duration
Minimum of Forty -Eight (48) weeks – Full-time however learners are subject to waiver based on recognition of prior learning Minimum of Ninety- Six (96) weeks for Part- Time
Level 5 - Geriatric Social Care Technician Training
Course Overview
This level 5 in Geriatric Social Care equips individuals with the knowledge of older persons care and learners will be able to demonstrate understanding of attitudes and perceptions of older people, care delivery and other support system. They play vital roles in geriatric caregiving within the private sector and public service.
Course Overview
This level 5 in Geriatric Social Care equips individuals with the knowledge of older persons care and learners will be able to demonstrate understanding of attitudes and perceptions of older people, care delivery and other support system. They play vital roles in geriatric caregiving within the private sector and public service.
Course Overview
This level 5 in Geriatric Social Care equips individuals with the knowledge of older persons care and learners will be able to demonstrate understanding of attitudes and perceptions of older people, care delivery and other support system. They play vital roles in geriatric caregiving within the private sector and public service.
Course Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
Course Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
Course Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
Communicate effectively in the workplace
Communicate effectively in the workplace
Communicate effectively in the workplace
Build strong interpersonal relationships at work
Build strong interpersonal relationships at work
Build strong interpersonal relationships at work
Follow health and safety guidelines
Follow health and safety guidelines
Follow health and safety guidelines
Identify and use basic assistive devices
Identify and use basic assistive devices
Identify and use basic assistive devices
Perform and record daily vital signs accurately
Perform and record daily vital signs accurately
Perform and record daily vital signs accurately
Entry Requirements
Minimum age: 18 years
Minimum age: 18 years
Minimum age: 18 years
Must be mentally and physically fit
Must be mentally and physically fit
Must be mentally and physically fit
The Senior Secondary School Certificate (SS3) certificate or equivalent certificates
The Senior Secondary School Certificate (SS3) certificate or equivalent certificates
The Senior Secondary School Certificate (SS3) certificate or equivalent certificates
Non-health and health personnel graduates and technologists with passion for older persons care could be considered
Non-health and health personnel graduates and technologists with passion for older persons care could be considered
Non-health and health personnel graduates and technologists with passion for older persons care could be considered
Prospective candidate with the level 1 or 2 of the older person certification and an SS3 or equivalent certificate
Prospective candidate with the level 1 or 2 of the older person certification and an SS3 or equivalent certificate
Prospective candidate with the level 1 or 2 of the older person certification and an SS3 or equivalent certificate
Experience in older person care is an added advantage
Experience in older person care is an added advantage
Experience in older person care is an added advantage
Certification Pathway
Participants must complete and pass 100% of all unit assessments (in-class and workplace-based) to earn full certification. Units completed independently will be recognized, and full certification will be awarded once all required units are successfully completed.
Certification Pathway
Participants must complete and pass 100% of all unit assessments (in-class and workplace-based) to earn full certification. Units completed independently will be recognized, and full certification will be awarded once all required units are successfully completed.
Certification Pathway
Participants must complete and pass 100% of all unit assessments (in-class and workplace-based) to earn full certification. Units completed independently will be recognized, and full certification will be awarded once all required units are successfully completed.
Training Duration
Minimum of Ninety -Six (96) weeks – Full-time however learners are subject to waiver based on recognition of prior learning Minimum of One Hundred and Ninety- Two (192) weeks for Part- Time
Training Duration
Minimum of Ninety -Six (96) weeks – Full-time however learners are subject to waiver based on recognition of prior learning Minimum of One Hundred and Ninety- Two (192) weeks for Part- Time
Training Duration
Minimum of Ninety -Six (96) weeks – Full-time however learners are subject to waiver based on recognition of prior learning Minimum of One Hundred and Ninety- Two (192) weeks for Part- Time