CARE GIVING SERVICES

FDT CONSULTING ASSOCIATION & GALAXY SEVEN

TECHNICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE REPORT

Caregiving Training Programme and Elderly Care Services – Level 03
In collaboration with FDT Consulting Association

1. Introduction

This report outlines a comprehensive initiative combining competency-based training programmes and operational elderly care services, developed in accordance with the National Skills Development Authority (NSDA) standards for Caregiving – Level 03.

The initiative aims not only to train qualified caregivers but also to deliver direct assistance and support services to elderly individuals, ensuring continuity between training, professional practice, and service provision.

The programme is implemented in collaboration with FDT Consulting Association, which provides strategic, organisational, and quality assurance support.

2. Objectives of the Initiative

The combined training and service model pursues the following objectives:

• To develop certified caregivers equipped with practical and ethical competencies;

• To provide professional elderly care services aligned with recognised competency standards;

• To ensure high-quality, safe, and person-centred assistance for elderly individuals;

• To promote sustainable employment and service delivery models in the social and care sector.

3. Target Beneficiaries

The initiative addresses two main beneficiary groups:

a) Training Beneficiaries

• Aspiring and informal caregivers;

• Individuals seeking skills certification in elderly care;

• Care professionals aiming to upgrade their competencies.

b) Service Beneficiaries

• Elderly individuals requiring daily assistance;

• Families seeking qualified and reliable caregiving support;

• Residential, semi-residential, and home-based care environments.

4. Training Programme Structure

The training programme is competency-based and structured as follows:

• Total Duration: up to 360 nominal learning hours (Elderly Care)

• Generic Competencies: work ethics, teamwork, communication and negotiation skills;

• Sector-Specific Competencies: understanding cognitive, mental, and behavioural conditions;

• Occupation-Specific Competencies: physical, emotional, and palliative care for elderly persons, including dementia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and post-stroke conditions.

5. Elderly Care Assistance Services

In addition to training activities, the initiative includes the possibility to provide direct elderly care services, delivered by trained or certified caregivers under appropriate supervision.

The assistance services may include:

• Support with daily living activities (mobility, hygiene, feeding);

• Monitoring of vital signs and basic health conditions;

• Emotional and social support to reduce isolation;

• Assistance in medication management, under medical guidance;

• Palliative and comfort care services;

• Support for families and caregivers through guidance and coordination.

Services can be delivered in:

• Home-based care settings;

• Community and social care facilities;

• Residential or semi-residential structures, where applicable.

6. Methodology and Service Delivery Model

The integrated model ensures:

• Alignment between training outcomes and real service needs;

• Supervised practical application of caregiving competencies;

• Continuous quality monitoring and ethical compliance;

• Flexibility to adapt services to local and international regulatory frameworks.

7. Assessment, Certification and Quality Assurance

Caregivers involved in service delivery are:

• Trained and assessed according to NSQF Level 03 standards;

• Monitored through continuous evaluation mechanisms;

• Supported by clear operational procedures and ethical guidelines.

8. Role of FDT Consulting Association

FDT Consulting Association supports the initiative by:

• Structuring the integrated training and service model;

• Ensuring compliance with competency standards and best practices;

• Providing organisational, reporting, and quality assurance support;

• Assisting in international positioning and partnership development.

9. Conclusion

The proposed initiative represents a comprehensive solution combining professional training and elderly care service delivery.
By integrating skills development with real assistance services, and through collaboration with FDT Consulting Association, the project ensures sustainability, quality, and measurable social impact.