Further Details | |
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Course Code | LP00336 |
Location | Deeside |
Duration | Full Time, This is a 1 year full time course. |
Department | Health & Social Care |
Start Date | 01 Sep 2025 |
End Date | 19 Jun 2026 |
Course Overview
The course has been developed for individuals working in, or intending to work, in the Health and Social Care sector.
You will complete the core qualification alongside the Principles and Context qualification.
The qualification consists of 7 units and will provide a thorough introduction to the principles, values and knowledge needed to work in the Health and Social Care sectors with adults and children and young people.
The content for the Core qualification is made up of the following 7 units:
- Principles and Values Children and Adults (2 units)
- Health and Wellbeing Children and Adults (2 units)
- Professional Practice (1 Unit)
- Safeguarding (1 Unit)
- Health and Safety (1 Unit)
You will complete the core qualification alongside the Principles and Context qualification.
The qualification consists of 7 units and will provide a thorough introduction to the principles, values and knowledge needed to work in the Health and Social Care sectors with adults and children and young people.
The content for the Core qualification is made up of the following 7 units:
- Principles and Values Children and Adults (2 units)
- Health and Wellbeing Children and Adults (2 units)
- Professional Practice (1 Unit)
- Safeguarding (1 Unit)
- Health and Safety (1 Unit)
4 GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, which must be in English Language/Welsh (1st Language) and Maths OR Successful completion of a relevant Level 1 programme which must include achievement of numeracy and literacy.
You must be able to demonstrate the potential to work independently and safely in health and social care settings.
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
You must be able to demonstrate the potential to work independently and safely in health and social care settings.
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 core qualification is assessed by one externally marked multiple choice question paper.
Completion of the Level 2 Health and Social Care: Principles and Contexts qualification could lead to:
● Level 3 in Health and Social Care: Principles and Contexts
● Advanced GCE in Health and Social Care, and Childcare.
● Level 3 Health and Social Care: Practice
The most relevant pathway will depend upon the outcome achieved within this qualification and others taken alongside.
● Level 3 in Health and Social Care: Principles and Contexts
● Advanced GCE in Health and Social Care, and Childcare.
● Level 3 Health and Social Care: Practice
The most relevant pathway will depend upon the outcome achieved within this qualification and others taken alongside.
Some courses may require kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.
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Kit ListReady to begin your journey?
Our Open Days
Our Open Days are your chance to explore the College and find out about the range of courses we offer.
Bersham Road – Wheels Event
21/06/2025
10:00
Join us at Coleg Cambria site Bersham Road on Saturday 21st June
