Certificate in Health & Social Care: Level 1

Overview

  • 16-18
  • A7643-24
  • 21 October 2024 - 29 weeks
  • Wembley Park Campus
  • 16-18: no charge, Standard: £636

Details

The following units will be studied:

  • Understand the range of service provision and roles within health and social care (adults, children and young people), early years and childcare.
  • Understand the principles and values within health and social care (adults, children and young people), early years and childcare.
  • Awareness of protection and safeguarding within health and social care (adults, children and young people), early years and childcare.
  • Introductory awareness of equality and inclusion in health and social care (adults, children and young people), early years and childcare.
  • Introduction to communication and health and safety in health and social care (adults, children and young people), early years and childcare.
  • Introductory awareness of person-centred support in health and social care (adults, children and young people), early years and childcare.
  • Introduction to the development of children and young people through play.
  • Introduction to a healthy life-style. 

How is the course taught?

You will be taught using a range of teaching tools and techniques including lectures, role play activities, scenarios, group and pair work, assignments, presentations and work experience in the sector.

What support is available?

Our qualified tutors will support and guide you in the classrooms/workshops and through tutorials as they help you to develop the skills and techniques required in industry. Learning Support is also available for those with learning difficulties/disabilities; please let us know on application if you require this service. If you need help or advice on other matters such as welfare and finance, please contact our Course Information Centres at Willesden or Wembley Park.

What social activities can I take part in?

We offer a programme of social and sports activities to all our students; full information is available from the Student Room at your centre of study. Student rooms are available for those who want to play games, meet up with friends or just chill.

What facilities and resources are available?

A range of snacks, hot and cold foods are available to purchase in the canteen and café facilities, as well as vending machines. Halal meat and washing facilities are available at both centres. We have Quiet Rooms for those preferring to reflect. LRCs (libraries) are available at both centres, fully equipped with a wide range of learning materials and qualified friendly staff on hand to support you.

What else should I know?

Annually we take part in a range of national and regional competitions in a wide range of subject areas for those keen to show off the skills they have gained on their courses. Competition entry is not compulsory and does not apply to all subject areas; please ask your tutor if it applies to your course