Entry Level Health and Social Care Communication Course in Sale for Young People with an EHCP
CostFunded through your local authority
Duration9 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyMultiple awarding bodies
For pupils of Manor Academy Sale with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Places are arranged through your local authority.
About this course
Free Entry Level Effective Communication in Health and Social Care, Early Years and Childcare Course in Sale. Classes run at Manor Academy Sale, full-time during the day. The course covers communication in health and social care settings, human growth and development, and the range of jobs available in the sector. It takes around 9 months to complete. There are no entry requirements, so you can start without any previous qualifications. This is a solid first step toward roles in childcare and care work, including nursery practice.
Who this course is for
Introduction to health and social care, human growth and development, jobs in health and social care
What you will learn
You'll explore how communication works in health and social care, early years, and childcare settings.
You'll learn about human growth and development across different life stages.
You'll discover the range of jobs available in health and social care, early years, and childcare.
You'll develop skills for communicating clearly and appropriately with people in care settings.
You'll build an understanding of the values and responsibilities that underpin care work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Manor Academy Sale. Teaching covers the core topics through group discussion, guided activities, and tutor-led sessions. Assessment is likely to include written tasks and practical activities completed during your time on the course. The full-time daytime timetable means you cover the material steadily over 9 months.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Manor Academy Sale will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: working with young children in a nursery setting.
Nursery assistant: supporting qualified staff in early years care.
Care assistant: helping adults with daily living in residential or home care.
Childcare worker: providing care and activities for children in various settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in health settings.
Early years worker: supporting children's development in playgroups or children's centres.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Health and Social Care: builds on this entry level qualification with more detailed knowledge of care practice.
Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care: a recognised step toward employment in care roles and further study.
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification: moves toward the skills and knowledge needed for nursery work and childcare roles.
