Overview
This qualification will develop 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. It 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. Provides opportunities for the development of transferable skills, supports progression to Level 2 qualifications in health, social care or children's settings and provides learners with the opportunity to progress to employment, in due course, in a range of job roles in the care sectors. Learners should be at least 14 years old and can usually complete it in a year or less.
Course Content
Mandatory Units:
1) Human Growth and Development
2) Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care
3) Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care
4) Communication in Health and Social Care
5) Working in Health and Social Care.
The remaining units are taken from optional units.
All units in this qualification are internally graded A* - D.
- The Health and Social Care Sector
Careers
Here are just a few examples of the different career opportunities you have after completing a Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings:
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Care Management – Care home manager, healthcare manager
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Social Work – Social worker, children and family's social worker
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Nursing – Registered nurse, community nurse.
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Healthcare Support – Healthcare assistant, clinical support worker
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Mental Health – Mental health support worker, mental health practitioner
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Occupational Therapy – Occupational therapist, therapy assistant
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Residential Care – Residential care worker, domiciliary care worker
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Health and Safety – Health and safety officer, infection control specialist
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Public Health – Public health officer, health educator
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Rehabilitation – Rehabilitation assistant, physiotherapy assistant
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Administration – Healthcare administrator, medical records officer
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Safeguarding – Safeguarding officer, child protection officer
These roles span a wide range of settings, from hospitals and clinics to social services and private care companies, with plenty of opportunities for further study, training, or gaining experience in the health and social care sector.