Free Level 1 Health and Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings Course in Nottingham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyHighfield Awarding Body awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Introduction to Health and Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Access Training Nottingham, full-time during the day. This introduction to health and social care and children's and young people's settings qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings with adults, children, and young people. The course runs for one year. Entry requirements can be discussed at an initial advice and guidance session.

Who this course is for

If you want to develop your skill within the heath & social care sector with adults, then this could be the course for you. It will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide quality customer service in any setting.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements can be discussed at IAG.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles of health and social care in different settings.
  • You'll learn how to support the wellbeing of adults, children, and young people.
  • You'll explore safeguarding and how to keep people safe.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working in care environments.
  • You'll learn about equality, diversity, and the rights of people in care.
  • You'll understand basic health, safety, and hygiene in care settings.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Access Training Nottingham, full-time during the day. Assessment is through coursework and assignments completed throughout the year. You'll be assessed on your knowledge and understanding of health, social care, and children's and young people's settings. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Access Training Nottingham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
  • Nursery assistant: helping with the care and learning of young children.
  • Support worker: working with adults or young people with additional needs.
  • Healthcare assistant: entry-level support roles in health settings.
  • Childcare worker: assisting in nurseries, creches, or after-school clubs.
  • Early years helper: supporting children's development in early years settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step for those focusing on adult care roles.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Early Years Education and Childcare: for those who want to specialise in working with children.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health: builds on your knowledge of young people's wellbeing.

These Level 2 qualifications open the door to a wider range of care and childcare roles.

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