Health and Social Care Level 1

Summary:

The Health and Social Care course within Foundation Studies and Skills for Working Life is a vocational qualification based off site at The Vauxhall Centre. Entry level 3 or Level 1.

Minimum Age: 15 Course Length: 1 Year Course Schedule: 3-5 days Entry Requirements:

Keen to work with people of all ages and abilities, needs to be an enthusiastic and hard working person. Happy to try different work placements throughout the course. CRB is required prior to the start of the course.

Core Skills:

Team work

Communication

Problem solving

Independent living

Working on own initiative

Assessment:

Assignments

Practical assessments

Observation

Witness statements

Academic Progression:

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Level 2 Health and Social Care

Level 1 or 2 Childcare

Career Progression:

Depending on progression path:

Support assistant

Carer

Classroom assistant

Nursery assistant

Full Description:

The BTEC Foundation Learning qualification can be achieved at either Entry level 3 or Level 1 depending on ability. Units covered will be mainly practical based. Numerous work placement opportunities within The Vauxhall Centre, a local nursery, school and care home play a huge part of the course. In addition to the BTEC qualification, learners will have the opportunity to work towards a PSD level 1 qualification, Functional Skills in English, Maths and ICT and work towards certificates in Basic Food Hygiene, Health and Safety, First Aid and Manual Handling courses. The course is very flexible, fitting around the learner. Attendance is between 3 and 5 days a week and classed as full time. The main aim of this course is to build confidence and self esteem and prepare learners for higher level courses or employment.

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.

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