Who is the course aimed at?
The course is ideal if you're returning to work or looking to kickstart your career in a new industry. On completing the course, it will provide people with the skills that employers recognise and are looking for when hiring. The Skills Bootcamps are funded by the UK government, meaning they're available at no cost providing the eligibility criteria is met. For employers, you will pay a small proportion of the costs, which is often 10% for small/medium-sized businesses (SMEs with fewer than 250 employees), or 30% for larger employers.
Entry Requirements
You must be 19+, have the right to live in the UK, live or work in Staffordshire, not be enrolled on another government -funded course at the same time, commit to the full course and have a good standard of English & Maths.
What you will learn
This course is perfect for those looking to get into dental nursing and have no experience in the sector but want to develop a basic understanding and acquire some basic skills. You will learn about Infection control, Health & safety in dental, Oral health care, Patient care, Charting, Tooth anatomy, First aid, Radiography, Procedures and materials, Orthodontics and Employability.
Learning Materials
All learning materials will be provided
Learning Methods
Learning will take place face to face, at our Cannock training centre, over 14 days. There, you will learn the basic principles of dental nursing and oral healthcare and hygiene. There will be tutor-led activities and group sessions. The programme will also cover employability skills, to help develop and improve communication and teamwork skills to help prepare individuals for real job opportunities. There will also be support with job interviews.
Learner Support
You will have a dedicated tutor throughout the programme, who will adapt their delivery to suit your individual needs. There is also an engagement officer assigned to the course, who will support with pastoral needs. We complete a neurodiversity screener during the sign-up process, which helps us to understand how you prefer to learn, and the things you may find more difficult. We provide support with accessing technology where needed.
How you will be assessed
We will complete an advice & guidance session with you, where we get to know you and your starting points, what your goals are, and if there are any barriers for you completing course. We also complete a neurodiversity screener during the sign-up process, which helps us to understand how you prefer to learn, and the things you may find more difficult.
What can learners progress onto
Throughout the Bootcamp you will be provided with information and advice about employment opportunities available to you. A positive progression will include a job, apprenticeship or if employed, a new role or additional responsibilities which could lead to an increase in salary. Everyone who completes the Bootcamp will be guaranteed an interview.
Course Provider
Performance Through People
Course Fees
This course is fully funded, so there are no course fees.
How to find out more and enrol
Maureen Begum
Tel: 07734 814907
Email: maureen.begum@ptp-training.co.uk
