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Level 1 Health & Social Care / Children And Young Peoples Settings (Introduction)

East Riding College

Flemingate Centre, Armstrong Way, Beverley, HU17 0GH

Functional Skill
Level 1
Health, Public Services and Care

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
East Riding College (Beverley Campus)
1 Year(s)
Full time

Course Summary

This course will provide a basic knowledge and awareness of the types of provision in the Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's sectors. You will gain the knowledge, understanding and skills required for employment and/or career progression in the sectors.

Course Details

The range of service provision and roles within health and social care, early years and childcare The principles and values in health and social care, early years and childcare Awareness of protection and safeguarding in health and social care, early years and childcare Introduction to communication in health and social care, early years and childcare Introductory awareness of equality and inclusion in health, social care and children's and young people's settings

How will it be delivered and assessed?

A variety of assessment methods are used including assignments, presentations, displays and written reports. There are currently no exams for this qualfictaion.

Entry requirements

A minimum of two GCSEs Or Skills for Life qualification Or entry level three qualification Or equivalent

Your next steps...

This course is not a licence to care for children or adults, but with good attendance and completion of all course work with a merit grade and placement, you will be guaranteed an interview for Level Two Health and Social Care or Level Two Early Years Education and Care. There will also be an option of a traineeship, leading to an apprenticeship.

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