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Award in Infection Control and Prevention Level 1

at Wirral Metropolitan College, Birkenhead · college

Level 1Stepping stonesAward10 hoursPart time

What the college says

The Ascentis Level 1 Award in Infection Control and Prevention introduces learners to the principles of infection control and prevention in daily life. It considers the different causes of infection and how infection is spread. Learners will also be able to identify their responsibilities and that of others in controlling and preventing infection and gain a clear understanding of the importance of good personal hygiene.

What you need to get on

No recommended prior learning or experience is required.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

Only place teaching it nearby

No other provider in the directory lists this exact qualification, so there is no like-for-like comparison to make. Similar courses in health and social care are the next thing to look at.