Level 1 Diploma in Health, Social Care & Children's and Young People's Setting

Health, Social and Child Care is a growth area in employment opportunities. This Level 1 course will start you on an exciting journey towards a fulfilling career working with people.

The course is career related and is open to students who wish to:

• Obtain employment as assistants in Health & Social Care or Child Care settings
• Progress to Level 2
• Gain maths and English GCSEs
• Develop Social Skills, Caring Skills and Childcare Skills
• Gain a positive learning experience with like-minded fellow students.

• You will need a minimum of 2 GCSEs at grade 2 including English language. 
• You will need to demonstrate your ability to maintain good attendance and punctuality
• You will need to be able to demonstrate positive communication skills and behaviour

Childcare and education at SCG can lead to a rewarding career. Whatever area of the sector you choose to work in, it is essential that you gain the necessary skills and qualifications.

Expert teachers will guide you through the course requirements as well as helping you to develop communication skills, like working with people. You must be able to demonstrate your ability to maintain good attendance and punctuality.

You will need to be enthusiastic, show positive behaviour and be prepared to study for your qualification.

This course will develop your knowledge and understanding of the different types of provision in the health, social care and children’s and young people’s sectors. You will study a range of units related to health & social care and childcare such as:

• Human growth and development
• Equality and inclusion#
• Safeguarding
• Principles and values.

All of which are designed to give you the skills and knowledge you will need to progress academically or to gain employment in the sector.

A range of assessment approaches, for example, you might be involved in producing an assessed portfolio, doing written assignments, or creating assessed visual work.

You can progress to Level 2, either in Health & Social Care, Early Years or Supporting Teaching and Learning (Teaching Assistants), dependent on successful completion of Level 1 with good attendance and punctuality, completion of two weeks of work experience and having gained English and Maths at Level 1 or GCSE Grade 3.

We encourage all Level 1 Diploma students to complete two weeks of work experience to add a practical application of the learning you will have developed over the duration of the course.

You can apply online via the APPLY NOW button. You can also apply for a second, alternative programme of study such as A Levels via a separate application. If after reading this factsheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop in to one of our Open Evenings, ring Admissions on 01743 342346 or email admissions@scg.ac.uk