Free Level 1 Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings Course in Great Yarmouth. Classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. This full-time daytime introduction to health, social care and children's and young people's settings qualification covers the core skills needed to work in care and childcare settings. The course runs for around 581 hours of study. It is a good starting point if you are exploring work with children, young people, or adults in care.
Who this course is for
Intro to HSC & Children's & Young People's Settings L1 Award E&T (EXB00AAAL1 26/27GA) is based in the Childcare & Education department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen NCFE as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of health, social care and children's and young people's settings.
You'll learn about the values and responsibilities of working in care environments.
You'll develop an understanding of safeguarding and how to keep people safe.
You'll look at communication skills used in health, social care and childcare settings.
You'll gain an introduction to child development and the needs of young people.
You'll explore equality, diversity and inclusion in care and education settings.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus on a full-time daytime timetable. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, group activities and coursework. Assessment is through assignments and portfolio evidence. Entry requirements are available on request from the centre, and you'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults in residential or home care settings.
Nursery assistant: help with the care and learning of young children.
Childcare worker: work in a nursery, playgroup or children's centre.
Teaching assistant: support children's learning in a school setting.
Early years helper: assist qualified staff in early years settings.
Youth worker: work with young people in community or support roles.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: the next step toward working directly with children in a nursery or early years setting.
Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care: broadens your knowledge for roles supporting adults in care.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, for those aiming to progress further in childcare.
