Introduction to Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Settings Level 1
NCFE Certificate
This practical and engaging course will help you to develop your skills to be successful in the health and social care sector.
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Level 1
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 1 year
Start date - September-June
Where -
2 Locations
Huddersfield Centre
Springfield Sixth Form Centre
Course Overview
This course will introduce you to the skills and qualities you will need to work within the health and social care sector.
You will begin to understand your rights and responsibilities at work and managing your own health whilst at work, as well as investigating creative activities that can engage children in various situations.
You will begin to build your knowledge of the range of service provisions and the scope of roles available within the sector and how they benefit and support the wider public.
During the course, you will gain an insight into how to prepare for employment within the industry through talks and practical work placements within care settings.
This course will introduce you to the skills and qualities you will need to work within the health and social care sector.
You will begin to build your knowledge of the range of service provisions and the scope of roles available within the sector and how they benefit and support the wider public.
You will begin to understand your rights and responsibilities at work and managing your own health whilst at work, as well as investigating creative activities that can engage children in various situations.
During the course, you will gain an insight into how to prepare for employment within the industry through talks and practical work placements within care settings.
Core Skills Gained:
A minimum of 4 GCSEs with the following grades: English at 2 or above and maths at 1 or above and 2 other GCSEs at 2 or above. A DBS check is also required.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
Certificate in Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings Level 2
You can go on to employment in the health and social care sector, possibly as a care assistant.
You will be assessed through projects, written assignments, presentations, group work and practical activities.
Why work in the Health, Social & Child Care Industry?
Wide range of jobs in the Health, Social & Child Care Industry
Excellent choice of employers in the Health, Social & Child Care Industry
Considered a career in the Health, Social & Child Care?
If you’re not sure what to study, why not find out more information about different types of possible careers? Or if you know what you career you want to do but not sure what you need to study, we can help you get one step closer to that dream job.
Qualifications & levels explained
There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.
Find the perfect career
We can help you find that perfect career even if you’re not sure what it is yet! At Kirklees College, our mission is to make you as successful as you can be, from finding the right career to gaining the right skills.
We support all our Students
From support with your learning, exams and finance right through to
advice on future employment and careers. We support all our
students through their educational journey.
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