Free Level 1 Health and Social Care For Children and Young People Course in Redditch. Classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College Redditch Campus. There are no entry requirements. Over one year of full-time daytime study, you'll cover safeguarding, communication, equality and inclusion, health and safety, and children and young people's development. The course also supports your maths and English alongside your main studies. Assessment is through workbooks.
Who this course is for
Are you interested in working within the Health and Social Care sector? If so, then our Level 1 Study Programme could provide you with the ideal route into either the Childcare or Health and Social Care industry. During your time on this course, you will study aspects of Childcare, Supporting Young People and Caring for Adults. This Course will provide you with opportunities to explore practices in a variety of sectors, enabling you to select your desired progression pathway in the future., , Wo
Entry requirements
16-18 years of age and without achieving 4 GCSE at grade 4 or above
What you will learn
You'll explore the range of services and roles within health and social care, early years, and childcare.
You'll study the principles and values that underpin care practice.
You'll learn how to protect and safeguard children, young people, and adults.
You'll develop communication skills for care settings.
You'll understand equality and inclusion in health, social care, and children's and young people's settings.
You'll cover health and safety responsibilities in care environments.
You'll examine person-centred approaches to support.
You'll learn how to work effectively with others in a care team.
You'll study how children and young people develop.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Heart of Worcestershire College Redditch Campus. Assessment is through workbooks completed during the course. There are no exams. Your maths and English are developed alongside your main subject throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Heart of Worcestershire College Redditch Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth Support Worker: supporting young people in community or residential settings.
Childcare Assistant: helping with the care and development of young children.
Early Years Practitioner: working in nurseries or pre-school settings.
Care Assistant: supporting adults or young people with daily needs.
Learning Support Assistant: helping children in school or education settings.
Playworker: organising activities for children in play or after-school settings.
What you could study next
After completing this health and social care for children and young people qualification, you can move on to:
Level 2 Health and Social Care Qualification: deepens your knowledge and opens more roles in adult or children's care.
Level 2 Early Years Qualification: focuses on childcare and development, and is a step toward working in nurseries and early years settings at a higher level.
