Level 1 Health and Social Care For Children and Young People Course in Lambeth. Classes run at London South Bank Technical College. You'll study full-time during the day, five days a week. The course runs for 36 weeks and covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in health, social care, and childcare settings. An initial assessment in English and maths helps place you at the right level. You'll need an Entry Level 3 English qualification to join.
Who this course is for
If your goal is for a rewarding career in health and social care, particularly in a childrens and young peoples setting, and youre looking for a nationally recognised qualification to kick-start your journey and provide the opportunity to go on to further training and qualifications, then this is the course for you.This course is designed to develop your knowledge and give you a basic understanding of what it takes to work in health and social care, and childcare settings, and teach you skills in areas such as communication, personal and social skills, health and safety, and working with others.You will also learn about essential topics like values and principles, equality and inclusion, mental health, learning disabilities, and how to adopt a person-centred approach.If you already know you would like to pursue a career in this sector, or if you would like to gain a better understanding of what working in the health, social care, and childrens and young peoples settings is really like, then this course is a great place to start. You will also gain a Level 1 Award in Personal and Social Development.
Entry requirements
Entry Level 3 English qualificationAdditional information: You will have an initial assessment in English and maths.
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles of working in health and social care settings.
You'll explore how to support children's and young people's development.
You'll learn about safeguarding and the duty of care in childcare environments.
You'll develop knowledge of health, safety, and wellbeing in care settings.
You'll understand the importance of communication when working with children, young people, and families.
You'll learn about equality, diversity, and inclusion in care and childcare contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at London South Bank Technical College. Assessment is through assignments and written tasks that test your knowledge of health, social care, and childcare topics. You'll complete work throughout the course rather than sitting a final exam. Your initial assessment in English and maths helps the centre plan your learning from the start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. London South Bank Technical College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or children in residential or community settings.
Nursery assistant: help with the daily care of young children.
Childcare worker: work in a nursery, creche, or after-school club.
School support assistant: assist children in primary school settings.
Youth support worker: work with young people in community or charity roles.
Early years helper: support qualified staff in early years settings.
What you could study next
This Level 1 Certificate is a stepping stone to further study in health, social care, and childcare.
Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care: builds on your Level 1 knowledge for more independent roles.
Level 2 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator): a route toward working in statutory nursery staffing ratios.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: opens the door to supervisory and senior care roles.
