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Free Level 1 Health, Social Care and Childcare Course in Ealing

CostFREE
Duration86 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Health, Social Care and Childcare Course in Ealing. Classes run at Global Skills Training Centre, daytime and flexibly timed to suit you. The course is fully funded by the government.

This health, social care and childcare qualification covers the different types of settings across these sectors. You'll explore the roles workers play, the values and principles that guide the work, health and safety, and how to work well with others. It takes around 86 hours of study in total.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings at Level 1.

Who this course is for

This qualification will develop the knowledge and awareness of the types of provision in the Health, Social Care, and Children’s and Young People’s sectors. They include the roles played by workers, from principles and values to health and safety and working with others.

This qualification:

  • is aimed at learners who wish to develop an understanding of these settings before deciding whether working in the sector is for them
  • allows learners to gain the knowledge, understanding, and skills required for employment and/or career progression in the sectors
  • allows learners to tailor their learning to their interests through the provision of a broad range of optional units
  • provides opportunities for the development of transferable skills
  • provides learners with the opportunity to progress to employment, in due course, in a range of job roles in the care sectors.

Entry requirements

Proof of ID, proof of residence, proof of address, proof of employment, if self-employed then a completed yearly tax return form, proof of unemployment, English and Maths initial assessments.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the different types of health, social care, and children's settings in the UK.
  • You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of workers in these sectors.
  • You'll understand the principles and values that guide care work.
  • You'll study health and safety in care and childcare environments.
  • You'll develop skills for working effectively with colleagues and other professionals.
  • You'll build awareness of what it means to work with children, young people, and adults in care.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Global Skills Training Centre. Learning is delivered face to face, with flexible daytime attendance. Assessment is based on your knowledge and understanding of the topics covered. You'll complete English and maths initial assessments before you start, so the centre can plan your learning at the right level.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to bring proof of ID, proof of address, and proof of residence. If you're employed, bring proof of employment. If you're self-employed, bring a completed yearly tax return. If you're unemployed, bring proof of unemployment. Global Skills Training Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports adults with daily living in care homes or in the community.
  • Support worker, helps people with disabilities or mental health needs to live independently.
  • Early years assistant, works with young children in nurseries or pre-school settings.
  • Children's residential support worker, provides care for young people in residential settings.
  • Healthcare support worker, assists clinical staff in hospitals or community health services.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, the next step for those moving into paid care work.
  • Level 2 Award in Childcare and Education, builds on this course for those focusing on early years.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths, strengthens your core skills for further study or employment.
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