Assessment Requirements Portfolio of Evidence

This qualification is internally assessed by Centre staff and quality assured/moderated by Innovate Awarding External Quality Advisors (EQAs).


Aims and Objectives of the Qualification

This qualification develops the knowledge,skills and competence required for learners to work as Foot Health Care Practitioners. This qualification promotes awareness of preventing and treating foot disorders and provides information on setting up in practice. The knowledge, understanding and skills equip learners to be occupationally competent and gain experience in dealing with common foot and skin problems.


Entry Guidance

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. This qualification is suitable for learners aged 18 and above who work or who are looking to work within the Health and Social Care sector. It provides Learners with an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge,skills and understanding to operate as a Foot Health Care practitioner.


Progression Opportunities

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress into working within a Foot Care Practitioner role, running their own Foot Care Practice or progressing to generic management qualifications or specialist management qualifications for the health and social care sector.

Funding

For details on eligibility for government funding please refer to the following websites:

http://www.education.gov.uk/section96/

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/skills-funding-agency