Level 1 Health and Social Care For Children and Young People Course in Birmingham. Classes run at South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus. You'll need GCSE English and maths at grade 1 or 2 to enrol. The course runs full-time over one year and covers communication, safeguarding, equality and diversity, and human growth and development. A work placement in a relevant care setting is part of the course, alongside GCSE English and maths study.
Who this course is for
This one-year course is designed for school leavers aiming to work in a health and social care setting. It provides an introduction to care and will prepare learners for further learning. This qualification will develop the transferable skills, attributes and behaviours needed for learners to progress to further study and ultimately to employment. A relevant work placement forms part of the course as well as studying maths and English GCSEs.
Entry requirements
To enrol on this course, you will have achieved Grade 1 or 2 in GCSE English and maths
What you will learn
You'll develop communication skills used in health and social care settings.
You'll learn safeguarding principles and safe working practices.
You'll explore equality, diversity and rights in care environments.
You'll study human growth and development across different life stages.
You'll practise skills specific to working with children and young people.
You'll complete a work placement to apply what you learn in a real care setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Bordesley Green Campus, supported by a work placement in a relevant care setting. Assessment includes written assignments, work booklets, presentations, and tutor observation. These methods give you a range of ways to show what you know and can do.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: entry-level support role in residential or community care.
Nursery assistant: supporting children's learning and daily routines.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in health settings.
School support assistant: working with children in educational settings.
Playworker: organising activities for children in play or youth settings.
Youth worker: supporting young people's wellbeing and development.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care: the natural next step toward employment in the sector, covering more specialist skills and knowledge.
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification: if you want to focus specifically on working with young children in nursery or early years settings.
GCSE English and Maths: if you want to strengthen your grades for further study or employment.
