Free Level 1 Health and Social Care and Children's Settings Course in Northallerton. Classes run at Triage Northallerton, part-time during the day. The course runs over 25 days, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll build knowledge of how to work effectively in health, social care, and children's and young people's settings. It covers the understanding and awareness you need to support people in these roles. This free health and social care and children's settings qualification is a solid starting point for anyone moving into care or early years work.
Who this course is for
This qualification is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and awareness needed to work effectively in health, social care and children's and young people's settings. Learners will be able to use the knowledge developed throughout the course to underpin their competence.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of how health, social care, and children's and young people's settings operate.
You'll understand the values and principles that underpin effective care practice.
You'll explore how to communicate and work with people in care and early years environments.
You'll learn about safeguarding and the duty to keep people safe.
You'll gain awareness of the roles and responsibilities of workers in these settings.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom at Triage Northallerton. You'll learn through taught sessions and guided activities. Assessment is knowledge-based, reflecting the qualification's focus on understanding and awareness rather than workplace observation.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Northallerton will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings
Nursery assistant: helping children learn and develop in early years settings
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in health settings
Playworker: supporting children's play and activities in community settings
School support assistant: working with pupils under teacher supervision
Domiciliary care worker: providing personal care to people in their own homes
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care: the natural next step, covering more detailed care skills and knowledge.
Level 2 Award or Certificate in Childcare and Education: if you want to focus on early years and children's settings.
Level 2 Diploma in Care: a broader qualification that can support progression toward roles with more responsibility in adult care settings.
