The qualification covers the fundamental knowledge and understanding of the All Wales Induction Framework for Health and Social Care and reflects a range of different roles and settings. It is a requirement for practice set by Social Care Wales. As part of the course you will be required to attend a work placement. This is an integral part of completing the course to apply knowledge being learnt.

 The content for this qualification includes the following themes:

• Principles and values
• Health and well-being
• Professional practice
• Safeguarding
• Health and safety

This course also includes the following:

• Tutorial program
• Progress review
• Literacy and numeracy development through various pathways: GCSE resits, Agored Qualifications, Essential Skills Wales and WEST

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.

This qualification will support you to progress into further study, including the following qualifications within the suite of health and social care, and childcare qualifications for Wales:  

• Level two health and social care: practice (adults)  
• Level two health and social care: principles and contexts (adults, children and young people)  
• Level three health and social care: practice (adults)  
• Level three health and social care: practice (children and young people)  
• Level three certificate and extended diploma in health and social care: principles and contexts

The qualification also supports opportunities into employment. However, it should be noted that in addition to the core qualification, a level two or three health and social care practice qualification is also a requirement for practice.

Continuous assessment including internal scenario-based assessments and one externally-set and marked multiple choice test. 

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

You will need a good reference and suitability for this course will be discussed at interview.

For the level 2 course will need to have a minimum of 3 GCSEs at grades A* to C including English language or Welsh first language. Mathematics needs to be at grade E or above. 

Learners progressing from a course at Coleg Sir Gâr will have different entry requirements to include successful completion and engagement on the current programme of study, proven skills development, good attendance levels and a positive reference.

Enhanced DBS - £44

Uniform (hoodie and T-shirt) - approximately £40

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

You will need to provide your own stationery and may also incur costs if the department arranges educational visits.