Free Level 1 Health and Social Care For Children and Young People Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Golden Hillock Women's Centre, full-time during the day. You'll need GCSE English and maths at grade 1 or 2 to enrol. The course runs for one year and covers communication, safeguarding, equality and diversity, and human growth and development. A work placement in a relevant setting is part of the course, alongside maths and English GCSE study. This is a health and social care for children and young people qualification that prepares you for Level 2 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 explore communication skills used in health and social care settings.
You'll study safeguarding principles and safe working practices.
You'll learn about equality, diversity and rights in care environments.
You'll cover human growth and development across different life stages.
You'll develop transferable skills and behaviours needed for working in care.
You'll complete a work placement to put your learning into practice.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Golden Hillock Women's Centre, five days a week during the day. Assessment includes written assignments, work booklets, presentations, and tutor observation. You'll also complete a work placement in a relevant health or social care setting, where your practical skills will be observed and assessed.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Golden Hillock Women's Centre 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 care needs.
Childcare worker: working with children in a range of settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in health settings.
School support assistant: helping pupils with additional needs in schools.
Youth worker: supporting young people in community or charity settings.
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 knowledge and skills.
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification: if you want to focus specifically on working with young children in nursery or childcare settings.
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths: if you want to strengthen your English and maths alongside or after this course.
