Free Level 1 Health and Social Care For Children and Young People Course in Worcester. Classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College. You'll need to be aged 16 to 18 and not yet have four GCSEs at grade 4 or above to qualify for this funded place. The course runs full time over one year and covers health and social care, early years, and working with children and young people. It's a solid starting point for anyone considering a career in childcare, youth work, or adult care.
Who this course is for
Are you interested in working within the Health and Social Care sector? If so, then our Level 1 Study Programme could provide you with the ideal route into either the Childcare or Health and Social Care industry. During your time on this course, you will study aspects of Childcare, Supporting Young People and Caring for Adults. This Course will provide you with opportunities to explore practices in a variety of sectors, enabling you to select your desired progression pathway in the future., , Wo
Entry requirements
16-18 years of age and without achieving 4 GCSE at grade 4 or above
What you will learn
You'll explore the range of services and roles within health and social care, early years, and childcare.
You'll study the principles and values that underpin care practice.
You'll learn how to protect and safeguard children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
You'll develop communication skills for care settings.
You'll understand equality and inclusion in health, social care, and children's and young people's settings.
You'll cover health and safety responsibilities in care environments.
You'll learn about person-centred support and how to work effectively with others.
You'll study how children and young people develop.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Heart of Worcestershire College, attending full time during the day. Assessment is through workbooks completed during the course. The course also supports your maths and English alongside the care content.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Heart of Worcestershire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth support worker: supporting young people in community or education settings.
Childcare assistant: helping in nurseries, pre-schools, or after-school clubs.
Care assistant: supporting adults or young people in residential or day care.
Early years practitioner: working with young children in early years settings.
School support assistant: assisting pupils in primary or special educational settings.
Family support worker: helping families access services and build skills.
What you could study next
After completing this level 1 health and social care for children and young people qualification, you can move on to:
Level 2 Health and Social Care Qualification: deepens your knowledge and opens more job roles in adult and children's care.
Level 2 Early Years Qualification: focuses on working with young children and is a step toward roles in nursery and early years settings.
