Level 1 Health, Social and Childcare

Further Details
Course Code
LP01370
Location
Deeside
Duration
Full Time, This is a 1 year full time course.
Department
Foundation Learning, Health & Social Care
Start Date
05 Sep 2025
End Date
20 Jun 2026
Course Overview
This course is designed to support individuals in learning and developing the key skills, qualities and attitudes which are wanted by all employers in the Care and Education Industries.

You will cover topics including:

● Introduction to working in Health Care, Adult Care and Childcare
● Understanding Child Development
● Developing Skills in Caring for Young Children

As well as topics such as:

● Effective skills, qualities and attitudes for learning and work
● Career progression
● Working as part of a team

Literacy and numeracy development will be a core focus for all learners on programme with each learner having the opportunity to undertake Essential Skills Wales qualifications in Communication and Application of Number or resit GCSEs in Maths and English.

Learners will be assigned a Progress Coach who will support them throughout their time on programme. They will ensure that any ALN support is put in place before learners start and that any new support needs that may arise are incorporated into their programme to help them to succeed. The course is fully supported to meet individual needs and learning differences.
Learners will achieve the qualification through completing internally assessed coursework. This could include tasks such as projects, leaflets or written assignments.
4 GCSEs at grade E/2 or above including English Language/Welsh (1st Language) and Maths. Applicants must be able to demonstrate the potential to work independently and safely in settings.

For all learners who are looking to progress onto this level 1 course from an Entry programme – you must have achieved your E3 qualification, progressed in Maths and English and hit all of the targets in your ILP.

At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
The level 1 qualification can improve the opportunity of progressing to a higher level course and gaining employment in any industry. In this sector area it could lead to future roles such as a Nursery Practitioner, Nurse or Care Worker.

JGW+, apprenticeship or full time employment.
Some courses may require kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.
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