This qualification is aimed at people considering a career in health and/or social care with adults or working with children and young people.
You will study a variety of units over one year including:
Provision of roles in Health, Social Care and Childcare Principles and values in Health, Social Care and Childcare Awareness of safeguarding Introduction to communication Awareness of equality and inclusion Awareness of health and safety
You will need to have achieved 2 GCSEs at grade 2 (E) or above.
Once at the college you will have to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is not possible to complete the course without satisfactory clearance. It is also a requirement that students on this course are independent workers within the placement settings.
Jobs you could do
What you could study next
A Level 1 health and social care for children and young people qualification is a starting point. From here, you could move on to a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or a Level 2 Diploma in Early Years Education and Childcare. These qualifications open up more job roles and higher pay. A Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification is the level recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, so progression beyond Level 2 is worth planning for if you want to work as a qualified practitioner.
