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These are the books that Yvonne has written so far.

They can be ordered on-line through Heinemann


S/NVQ Level 3: Care

S/NVQ Level 3: Care

This book gives a complete and concise learning package for the NVQ and SVQ Level 3 in Care. It is totally up-to-date with the latest standards and contains all the latest information on legal and social issues for carers.

The book covers the five mandatory units at level 3 and all 13 Group A option units, providing candidates with enough material to achieve a full award.

Gives comprehensive coverage of all the underpinning knowledge for this NVQ.

Tasks will help to improve your candidates' communication skills with their clients and their work colleagues.

Paperback - 31 May 2001 - Heinemann Educational (Price: £15.99)


The complete package for success in the caring profession

NVQ Level 2 in Care

This photocopiable Workplace Resource Pack gives a complete and concise learning package for the NVQ Level 2 in Care. They are based on the new 1998 NVQ standards and reflect all the latest information on legal and social issues for carers.

Both resources cover the 4 core units and all the 10 Option A units as well as some of the underpinning knowledge for the B Option units.

Gives comprehensive coverage of all the underpinning knowledge for this NVQ.

Tasks will help to improve your candidates' communication skills with their clients and their work colleagues.

NVQ Level 2 in Care: Student Handbook - Paperback - 28 October, 1998 (Price: £14.99)

NVQ Level 2 in Care: Workplace Resource Pack - Hardcover - November, 1998 (Price: £98.99)


BTEC First in Caring: Student Handbook

BTEC First in Caring: Student Handbook

This new textbook has been specifically designed for the BTEC First in Caring course that was reintroduced into colleges in September 1998. It is the most up-to-date textbook for this course and covers all the latest practices and legislation for Care and Early Years Care.

An essential text that covers the core 3 units and 2 option routes of 6 units each. This book covers all the units for Care and Early Years Care, so that the student needs only one text for the whole course. Comprehensive coverage is given to the core units and 12 option units, so that students can find all the theory needed for their course.

Throughout the text assignments and assessment tasks allow students to test their understanding and meet the learning objectives of this qualification effectively. The structure and approach of the text follows the layout of the BTEC First in Caring course so students can find all the knowledge they need in one book.

BTEC First in Caring: Student Handbook - Hardcover - April 1999 (Price: £14.50)