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This qualification will develop the knowledge and awareness of the types of provision in the Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s sectors. It includes the roles played by workers, from principles and values through to health and safety and working with others. There is the option to take units in more specialised areas such as learning disability, sensory loss or mental health.
The qualification will:
• develop your understanding of these settings before deciding whether working in the sector is for you
• enable you to gain the knowledge, understanding and skills required for employment and/or career progression in the sectors
• allows you to tailor your learning to your interests through the provision of a broad range of optional units
• provides opportunities for the development of transferable skills
• supports progression to Level 2 qualifications in health, social care or children's settings
• provides you with the opportunity to progress to employment, in due course, in a range of job roles in the care sectors.
Who is this course for?
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for anyone considering a career in health and/or social care with adults or children and young people.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
- There is no requirement for any specific prior learning.
- Working with you, we will carry out an initial assessment to ensure that we know and understand your starting points for this course.
How you will be assessed
How you will be assessed
The qualification will be assessed by your Tutor or Assessor using a range of methods. This could include tasks such as designing charts or leaflets, coursework or methods such as oral questioning.
Progression
Progression
- Successful completion of this course will enable you to progress onto a level 2 course in either health and social care or childcare.
- Alternatively you could progress onto an apprenticeship or to employment
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