Core & Mandatory Training Courses

What are Core & Mandatory Training Courses?

Skills for Care outlines 21 Core & Mandatory training elements that care staff must be competent in. Care staff must refresh their knowledge and skills in a variety of topic areas.

These core and mandatory topics have specific learning outcomes that care staff must demonstrate:

1. Assisting and moving people
2. Basic life support and first aid
3. Communication
4. Dignity
5. Equality and Diversity
6. Fire Safety
7. Food Hygiene
8. Health and Safety Awareness
9. Infection Prevention and Control
10. Medication Management
11. Mental Capacity and Liberty Safeguards
12. Moving and Handling Objects
13. Nutrition and Hydration
14. Oral Health
15. Person-Centred Care
16. Positive Behaviour Support and Non-Restrictive Practice
17. Recording and Reporting
18. Safeguarding Adults
19. Safeguarding Children
20. Specific Conditions

These learning outcomes are mapped to the new Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate.

Care staff not only need induction when starting their career but also need to refresh their knowledge on these topics as defined by Skills for Care.

Why should you refresh Core & Mandatory Training?

Refreshing learning on these core and mandatory topics not only develops the skills of your workforce but also provides several benefits:

1. Staff must stay up to date with current legislation and best practices.
2. Refreshed learning helps put training into practice.
3. It prepares your workforce for future challenges.
4. New equipment, changes in environment, or new clients can introduce new risks, and training helps manage these effectively.

As mentioned, some training must be refreshed as recommended by Skills for Care at specific intervals. Check here.

Monitoring care staff’s competency and gathering feedback ensures they continue to demonstrate essential skills for their roles.

Who Needs Core & Mandatory Training?

To maintain consistent care standards, Skills for Care recommends specific core and mandatory training for certain roles. However, some courses are recommended for all care employees.

For our Core & Mandatory Training Courses, we suggest suitable attendees for each course. If you need help with training plans, get in touch, and we can tailor training to your needs.

Why Choose Coleman Training?

Coleman Training is a Highfield approved centre, a member of the Care Learning Coalition, and the ILM. We are also signed up to the Good Business Charter.

With a deep understanding of the sector’s needs, we have extensive experience delivering Core and Mandatory Training across the UK. We work closely with Skills for Care to ensure our training meets the highest standards and remains up to date.

Our training prioritises learners’ needs, creating an environment of respect, support, and inspiration. By gaining knowledge and skills in such an environment, learners develop the confidence to support others effectively, guided by core values of empathy and understanding.

We are dedicated to the quality of our training, constantly seeking ways to improve. We welcome feedback from our learners and commissioners, crucial for our pursuit of excellence.

Our Trainers

Our trainers have years of experience in the care sector, delivering high-quality training. Working with Skills for Care, we understand all learning outcomes and have effective methods to help learners apply techniques in practice.

If you’re considering dementia training delivery, we offer:

1. Face-to-Face Training: Immersive experience with interactive approaches, ideal for engaging with the trainer and networking with others.
2. Virtual Classroom (Zoom Training): Personalized, interactive training allowing collaboration using break-out rooms, a cost-effective alternative to face-to-face.
3. E-Learning: A cost-effective option for some subjects, although lacking two-way communication.

To learn more about the right core & mandatory training for you, give us a call on 01202 138627.