Level 1 Introduction to Health, Social Care and Childrens and Young Peoples Settings

No formal entry criteria.

All units will be internally assessed and externally quality assuread. A range of methods of assessment will include written work, designing a leaflet or booklet, group discussions and skills demonstrations.

Achieving a Grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths and English is important, but if you're not there yet, don’t worry! We provide supportive classes to help you meet these essential criteria. These subjects form the backbone of your educational toolkit, opening doors to further studies and exciting apprenticeships. Our sessions in Maths and English will equip you with the skills needed to thrive academically and professionally.

At Northumberland College our commitment to your future goes beyond the classroom. We are dedicated to providing you with real-world experiences and industry insights that will prepare you not just to enter, but to excel in your chosen field. Here’s how we connect you with the industry:

• Networking Events: Build your professional network early. Our placement and careers fairs are your chance to meet and impress potential employers. These events are designed to help you forge significant industry connections that can enhance your career prospects. Attend talks, engage in discussions, and explore apprenticeship opportunities with employers who are eager to meet fresh talent.
• Expert Insights: Stay ahead of the curve with talks from specialist speakers. These industry leaders share the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the field, giving you the inside track on what to expect and how to thrive.
• Skills Competitions: Showcase your abilities in our exciting skills competitions. Held throughout the academic year, these competitions are not just about winning – they are about learning, growing, and pushing your limits. They offer a fun, competitive environment to enhance what you learn in class and develop essential industry skills.

The qualification is aimed at those who wish to develop an understanding of both health and social care and childcare settings before deciding whether working in the sector is for you.

You will;
- Gain the knowledge, understanding and skills required for employment and/or career progression in the sectors
- Tailor their learning to their interests through the provision of a broad range of optional units
- Develop transferable skills

The qualification supports progression to Level 2 qualifications in health, social care or children's settings and provides you with the opportunity to progress to employment, in due course to a range of job roles in the care sectors.

You will study units including:
Service provision and roles within health and social care
Principles and values
Protection and safeguarding
Communication
Equality and inclusion
Health and safety
Person centred support
Healthy lifestyle
Investigating a vocational area