Free Level 1 Health and Social Care for Children and Young People Course in Manchester – Oakwood Academy 6th Form at UTC Media City
CostFREE
Duration10 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 1 Health and Social Care For Children and Young People Course in Manchester. Classes run at Oakwood Academy 6th Form at UTC Media City, full-time during the day. This health and social care for children and young people course runs for 10 months and gives you a grounding in what care roles actually involve, across health, social care, and children and young people's settings. It won't qualify you as a care worker, but it builds the knowledge you need to choose your next step with confidence.
Who this course is for
If you're thinking about a career in a caring job role with adults, children or young people, but aren't sure if this type of work is for you, this course will give you a basic understanding of what's involved and prepare you for further training or learning. It won't make you a qualified care worker but it will give you a basic knowledge of potential job roles and what's involved in working in health, social care and children and young people's settings, to help you decide on your next step.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. You will have an interview to make sure that this course is right for you.
What you will learn
You'll explore the different roles and responsibilities in health, social care, and children and young people's settings.
You'll learn about the values and principles that underpin care work, including dignity and respect.
You'll understand how safeguarding works and why it matters in care settings.
You'll look at how communication is used effectively with adults, children, and young people.
You'll gain an awareness of health, safety, and wellbeing in care environments.
You'll explore child and young person development and what affects it.
You'll learn about the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion in care work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Oakwood Academy 6th Form at UTC Media City. Assessment is through assignments and portfolio work that you build up over the course. There are no exams. Your work is assessed against the requirements of the NCFE qualification throughout the 10 months.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Oakwood Academy 6th Form at UTC Media City will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or older people in residential or home care.
Childcare worker: assist in nurseries, creches, or after-school clubs.
Teaching assistant: support children's learning in a school setting.
Youth worker: work with young people in community or charity settings.
School support worker: help pupils with additional needs in the classroom.
Early years practitioner: work in nursery or pre-school environments.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care: the next step if you want to work with adults in care settings.
Level 2 Certificate in Children's Care, Learning and Development: builds on this qualification for those focused on working with children.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: needed for senior care roles and further professional development.
Level 2 or 3 Early Years Educator qualification: the route into qualified nursery and early years work.
