This is a full-time qualification which is mainly workshop based, with focus being on health, social care and childcare. There will also be a placement experience.

The qualification will cover a variety of  health and social care and childcare based units, which include:

• Introduction to the Development of Children and Young People Through Play
• Introduction to a Healthy Lifestyle
• Introduction to Partnership Working in Health and Social Care (Adults and Children and Young People), Early Years and Childcare
• Awareness of Safeguarding in Health and Social Care (Adults and Children and Young People), Early Years and Childcare
• Introduction to Children and Young People’s Development

The course will also include the following:

• Tutorial Program
• Progress Reviews
• Literacy and Numeracy development through various pathways: GCSE resits, Agored Qualifications, Essential Skills Wales and WEST
• Be Active

This course will cover content which can be sensitive and triggering for some students. Topics such as abuse, safeguarding, mental health and addiction are all covered with some areas being taught in more detail than others.

Successful completion of course could lead to progression onto a level two course.

• Observations in placement 
• Written assessments

Examples will include essays, posters, Powerpoints and other various forms.

This qualification is available to be assessed through the medium of English only.

All applicants will need a positive reference. Suitability for this course will be assessed at interview.

An applicant for the Level 1 course will need to have:

A minimum of 3 GCSEs at grades A – G and a clear Enhanced DBS.

Enhanced DBS - £44

Uniform – approximate cost for hoodie £20, polo shirt £12.

All learners are required to pay an administration fee of £25 prior to enrolment.