Level 1 Certificate for Working in the Health, Adult and Child Care Sectors

This Study Programme for 16-18 year olds will help you to prepare for a career in Health and Social Care.

This course is designed for individuals interested in starting a career in the health, adult care, or child care sectors. It is suitable for those who are new to these fields and want to gain foundational skills and knowledge to begin their professional journey.

Your Study Programme will be tailored to meet your needs and will include one of the above qualifications, plus a combination of additional qualifications such as Essential Digital Skills, Health & Safety, and Maths and English (if needed). You will also have the opportunity to complete a work placement or work experience while studying with us.

What does the course cover?

The Level 1 Certificate for Skills for Working in the Health, Adult and Child Care Sectors qualification combines core Employability Skills including communication, conduct at work, personal finance, team work, attitudes and values for work and undertaking a high quality work placement with introductory knowledge of Healthcare, Adult Care and Child Care sector, safeguarding and person centred care; enabling learners to learn and develop to enter employment in the Healthcare, Adult Care and Child Care sector.

You will need to complete the following 3 mandatory unity, plus optional units:

• Introduction to working in health care, adult care and child care

• Introduction to safeguarding in health care, adult care and childcare

• Introduction to working in a person-centred way in health and adult care

If you do not hold the relevant English and maths qualifications, you will work towards them as part of this programme.

When will I attend?

• Your attendance will depend on your timetable. We will go through this information with you in detail when you enrol.

What will I achieve?

• On successful completion, you will achieve either a Level 1 Certificate for Working in Health, Adult and Child Care Sectors.

• You will be able to understand and demonstrate suitable work, personal skills, attitudes, thinking and behaviour.

You will be more confident at interview, completing an applications and on your first day working in the sector.

What are the entry requirements?

• There are no formal entry requirements however, you will need to attend an informal interview.

Where can I study?

You can study this course at:

• St Helens Training Centre

• Tameside Training Centre 

• Stockport Training Centre

• Wigan Training Centre 

• Rochdale Training Centre 

• Manchester Training Centre 

• Salford Training Centre