Small for gestational age (SGA) babies are those whose birth weight lies below the 10th percentile for that gestational age. Low birth weight (LBW), is sometimes used to define a baby that weighs less than 5 lb 8 oz (2500 g) regardless of gestational age. One third of babies born with a low birth weight are also small for gestational age. Other definitions include Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) which is less than 3 lb 5 oz (1500 g), and Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW) which is less than 2 lb 3 oz (1000 g).
You should demonstrate an interest or previous experience in the care sector and must submit a recent medical report from your doctor prior to commencement of the training programme, to ensure your medical fitness for the occupation of Care Assistant in the Care of the Older Person sector.ou should contact your local FAS FÃ¡s office for information on how to register for This traineeship and the location and date of the next available. Course in preparation for The traineeship you may choose to identify a Potential Host employer for The Work Place training element of the. course
To gain work as a professional youth worker it is necessary to have a qualification recognised by the National Youth Agency (NYA) or the Youth Council for Northern Ireland. Qualifications currently recognised include a variety of foundation degrees, diplomas, honours degrees, post-graduate degrees and diplomas.any youth workers begin as a youth support worker which doesnât require any formal qualifications and then go on to complete a work-based qualification once they have gained skills and experience. If working with young people of a specific ethnicity a qualification in a second language may also be an advantage.