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Free Level 1 Health and Social Care for Children and Young People Course in Doncaster

CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Health and Social Care For Children and Young People Course in Doncaster. Classes run at YMCA Doncaster. There are no formal entry requirements; you'll have an interview to check the course is the right fit for you. Over 9 months of full-time daytime study, you'll cover the foundations of working in health, social care, and children and young people's settings. This NCFE level 1 health and social care for children and young people qualification suits anyone looking to take their first steps in the sector.

Who this course is for

This Study Programme will provide you with an introduction into the social care sector and can get you started in a fulfilling career in adult social care or in children and young people’s settings.

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 principles of health and social care in adult and children's settings.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding children and young people.
  • You'll understand the importance of communication in care environments.
  • You'll study child development and the needs of children and young people.
  • You'll learn about equality, diversity, and inclusion in care settings.
  • You'll develop an understanding of health, safety, and wellbeing in the workplace.
  • You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of people working in care settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at YMCA Doncaster. Assessment is through coursework and assignments completed during the course. There are no formal exams. Your progress will be assessed against the requirements of the NCFE qualification throughout your 9 months of study.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. YMCA Doncaster 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, playgroups, or after-school clubs.
  • Teaching assistant: support children's learning in a school setting.
  • Early years practitioner: work with young children in nursery or pre-school settings.
  • Support worker: help children or adults with additional needs in care settings.
  • Youth worker: work with young people in community or charity organisations.

What you could study next

A Level 1 health and social care for children and young people certificate is a starting point. From here, you could move on to a Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care, which opens more roles in adult and children's settings. A Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification is another option if you want to focus on working with young children. Both are available as funded courses for eligible learners.

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