http://www.caretraining.org Latest updates from CTS Training Ltd - an accredited NVQ training provider, specialising in Health and Social Care, Cleaning and Support Services and Childrens Care Learning and Development qualifications. http://www.caretraining.org/news.php?newsid=10&page=Maureen+Clark%2C+aged+51%2C+has+recently+completed+her+NVQ+Level+3+in+Health+%26amp%3B+Social+Care+with+CTS+Training. CTS Training Assessor Gail Mahoney has nominated Maureen for our Learner of the Quarter Award because of her desire and outstanding dedication to complete her NVQ and become a qualified Senior Carer despite having no experience working in care. Gail explains, Maureen is a very helpful individual with a professional and caring approach. However when I first met her she new very little about working in care and lacked a great deal in confidence. Now she is not only a quality Senior Carer, oozing confidence, she has an NVQ qualification that matches her skills and job role helping and guiding all new staff, the transformation is fantastic. http://www.caretraining.org/news.php?newsid=9&page=Orchard+Care+Assistant+Trevor+Edwards%2C+has+recently+completed+his+NVQ+Level+3+in+Health+%26amp%3B+Social+Care%2C+through+studying+with+CTS+Training+Limited. NVQ Assessor, Mandy Hanson has nominated Trevor because of his hard work, dedication and determination to complete his award despite facing barriers along the way, He is a fantastic person who was extremely enthusiastic in completing his assignments and gathering evidence for his portfolio. http://www.caretraining.org/news.php?newsid=8&page=Care+Assistant+Salema+Khatoon+from+Hilltop+Lodge%2C+aged+26%2C+has+recently+completed+her+NVQ+Level+2+in+Health+%26amp%3B+Social+Care%2C+through+studying+with+CTS+Training+Limited. http://www.caretraining.org/news.php?newsid=7&page=Amazing+Achievements+for+Thornton Orchard Care Homes Thornton Hall and Lodge opened less than 12 months ago, and through hard work and dedication 27 team members have achieved an NVQ in either Health and Social Care or Cleaning and Support. This amazing achievement was recognised in an award ceremony held by Penny Chandler Operations Director. CTS are the preferred training provider for the Orchard Care homes Group. http://www.caretraining.org/news.php?newsid=6&page=Donisthorpe+Duo+win+Achievement+Awards CTS Training has awarded their Learner of the Quarter jointly this month to two care assistants working at Donisthorpe Hall. Grzegorz Pruszak and Analiza Aranas were nominated by their NVQ Assessor Mary Sibson for outstanding achievement. http://www.caretraining.org/news.php?newsid=5&page=%27Star%27+learner+achieves+an+Advanced+Adult+Apprenticeship+at+Haslingden 64 year old Brian Burns has recently achieved an award for successfully completing an Adult Advanced Apprenticeship in Health & Social Care. http://www.caretraining.org/news.php?newsid=4&page=New+Care+Home+in+Upton+Succeeds Upton Grange Residential Care Home in Upton, Wirral only opened August 2008 and in less than six months sixteen of their staff have successfully achieved an NVQ qualification evidencing their competence and the quality of care offered at Upton. http://www.caretraining.org/course.php?courseid=2&page=NVQ+in+Cleaning+%26+Support+Services NVQ level 2. This qualification is aimed at new entrants in the cleaning industry or at experienced workers who do not yet have a qualification recognised within the industry. This qualification is particularly appropriate for people whose role includes one or more of the following: the cleaning of building interiors, carpets, food premises, or caretaking. http://www.caretraining.org/course.php?courseid=4&page=NVQ+in+Health+%26+Social+Care NVQ level 3. Includes a wider variety of tasks than Level 2, and learners are expected to have greater responsibility and work with a degree of autonomy. Job roles are similar to those at Level 2, but require further knowledge and the ability to complete more complex. http://www.caretraining.org/course.php?courseid=3&page=NVQ+in+Health+%26+Social+Care NVQ level 2. Appropriate for those whose job or intended job includes routine care tasks or if entering a care position for the first time with no previous experience of the industry. Typical job roles include care assistant, residential worker, home carer. http://www.caretraining.org/course.php?courseid=7&page=NVQ+in+Health+%26+Social+Care NVQ level 4. Learners wishing to achieve the Level 4 NVQ should be working, or aiming to work in, a supervisory or management position. Typical job roles at this level include centre manager, home care team leader, key worker and care officer. http://www.caretraining.org/course.php?courseid=6&page=NVQ+in+Childrens+Care%2C+Learning+%26+Development NVQ level 2. This NVQ is for you if you work in face-to-face roles with children and young people (from 0-16 years) and their families. If you are a Level 2 learner, you will generally be working under supervision.to those at Level 2, but require further knowledge an http://www.caretraining.org/course.php?courseid=1&page=NVQ+in+Childrens+Care%2C+Learning+%26+Development NVQ level 3. This NVQ is for you if you work unsupervised or supervise within a child care services for children and young people (from 0-16 years) and their families. http://www.caretraining.org/course.php?courseid=9&page=NVQ+in+Childrens+Care%2C+Learning+%26+Development NVQ level 4. This NVQ is for you if you manage or co-ordinate the provision of child care services for children and young people (from 0-16 years) and their families. http://www.caretraining.org/course.php?courseid=8&page=Leadership+%26+Management+in+Care+Services NVQ level 4. Leadership and Management for Care Services is a Level 4 NVQ aimed at managers, deputies and assistants who hold managerial responsibilities within care services. These roles are likely to include some responsibility for managing: activities; people and other resources; information; and quality. This new qualification is replacing the previously-accredited Level 4 NVQs in Registered Managers (Adults), which expired on 1st August 2008.