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Free Level 1 Health and Social Care for Children and Young People Course in Tonbridge

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Health and Social Care For Children and Young People Course in Tonbridge. Classes run at North Kent College Tonbridge, full-time during the day. This health and social care for children and young people qualification introduces you to working in care, early years, and children's settings. You'll explore different career options across health, social care, and early years environments. The course runs for one year. All units are internally assessed. This is a level 1 health and social care for children and young people classes route that helps you decide which area to specialise in next.

Who this course is for

This is an introductory course designed for young people interested in a career in the caring sectors.

This course is designed to provide you with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career in the care industries. The course requires you to study a range of career options in health and social care and early years environments and helps you choose which pathway to specialise in at Level 2.

All units will be individually internally assessed using a range of methods, which could include written assignments or tasks. As part of the course you will be required to undertake a work experience placement and study English and maths, at functional skills or GCSE level.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore career options in health, social care, and early years settings.
  • You'll develop the knowledge and skills needed to work in caring roles.
  • You'll study how health, social care, and children's services are organised.
  • You'll learn about the needs of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
  • You'll examine values and principles that underpin care work.
  • You'll build understanding of safeguarding and duty of care.
  • You'll compare different pathways so you can choose a Level 2 specialism.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom at North Kent College Tonbridge. All units are internally assessed using a range of methods. There are no external exams. Assessment is carried out by the centre throughout the year, so your progress is reviewed as you go rather than in a single final test.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Kent College Tonbridge will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults or older people in residential or home care.
  • Nursery assistant: help with the care and learning of young children.
  • Playworker: support children's play and development in after-school or holiday settings.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in hospitals or community settings.
  • Early years practitioner: work in nurseries, pre-schools, or children's centres.
  • Youth support worker: work with young people in community or charity settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step if you want to work with adults in care settings.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Early Years Education and Childcare: the route into nursery and early years work.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: if working in schools appeals to you.

Completing this Level 1 Diploma helps you decide which of these directions suits you before you commit to a specialist Level 2 qualification.

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