Level 1 Diploma in Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings
This qualification will develop the knowledge and awareness of the types of provision in the Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s sectors. It includes the roles played by workers, from principles and values through to health and safety and working with others. There is the option to take units in more specialised areas such as learning disability, sensory loss or mental health.
Course Details
Qualification Reference
600/1212/2
Level
1
Duration
- 4 Months (Fast Track)
- 6 Months (Normal Track)
Fees
- One-off fee £600
- Interest free payment plan: £200 deposit, followed by 3 monthly payment of £200. Total: £800
Delivery
Online or Blended Learning
Entry Requirements
- Learners should be at least 14 years old. Rhythmic Skills do not set any other entry requirements but colleges and other training providers may have their own guidelines.
- Learners or apprentices who wish to work or are working in a variety of different settings within the NHS and private care facilities.
Qualification Details
- Qualification Title: Level 1 Diploma in Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings
- Duration: 6 months
- Modes of Study: Online learning / Blended
- Assessment: It will be assessed by your tutor or assessor using a range of methods. This could include direct observation in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a task (No Exams)
- Awarding Body: NCFE
Course Content
Topics
This qualification provides you with an introductory knowledge of working in health, social care and children and young people’s settings:
- Human growth and development
- Understand the range of service provision and roles within health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare
- Understand the principles and values in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare
- Awareness of protection and safeguarding in health and social care ( adults and children and young people), early years and childcare
- Introduction to communication in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare
- Introduction to children and young people’s development
- Understand the importance of engagement in leisure and social activities in health and social care
- Introduction to the physical care of babies and young children
- Introduction to the development of children and young people through play
- Introduction to a healthy lifestyle
- Introductory awareness of equality and inclusion in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings
- Introductory awareness of health and safety in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings
- Introductory awareness of person-centred support in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings
- Introductory awareness of working with others in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings
- Introductory awareness of the importance of healthy eating and drinking for adults
Study Support
Rhythmic Skills will provide support to Learners:
- Access all course materials, including online modules and written assignments.
- Gain Teacher support
- Access Rhythmic Skills online portal (24/7 access to our user-friendly learning portal)
- Acquire Assignments briefing
- Receive excellent quality study notes.
- Obtain Assignment marking and feedback.
- Access Free Online Library.
- Receive Dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday)
- Gain Full support until the completion of the course
Career Opportunity
Anyone considering a career in health and/or social care with adults or children and young people.
This qualification does not qualify you to work but does provide a starting point for deciding whether a career in the sector is right for you. This is a knowledge-only qualification.
Progression Pathway
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
- The Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care
- The Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People’s Workforce
- The Level 2 Certificate in an Introduction to Early Years Education and Care.
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