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Health & Social Care and Early Years Level 1

Course code: CFWQ100P

Subject area: Health & Social Care

Study level: School Leaver

Course level: 1

Course details

Course time:

09:00 - 17:00

Days of week:

Monday to Friday

Course date:

9th Sept 2024 - 4th Jul 2025

Course location:

Witney Campus

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01993 703 464

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This introductory course will give you an insight into both the health and social care and early years sectors, and will enable you to explore the types of roles within each sector. Are you caring and compassionate and interested in a career helping others? Then this is the course for you.
As part of your study programme you will also have the opportunity to attend a work experience placement, take part in enrichment activities and attend GCSE Maths and English classes.
Course units
The course consists of mandatory units and optional units which include:

• Principles and Values

• Awareness of Protection and Safeguarding

• Communication

• Equality and Inclusion

• Health and Safety

• Person-Centred Support

What next?
This course is ideal for developing basic skills in the health and social care and early years, English and maths before progressing on to the Level 2 Introduction to Health and Social Care and Early Years (T-Level Foundation Programme). This course will also provide you with the necessary skills to apply for an apprenticeship.
Entry criteria
English & Maths GCSE at Grade 2, or Level 1 Functional Skills in both subjects.
Fee information
In addition to the main course fees given below there is an additional cost of £70 for kit / clothing, and £45 for course trips and visits. Further information will be supplied at interview and deatils of bursaries will also be provided.

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 555 585 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

Course fees

16-18 Fee:

Tuition Fee: £0.00

Exam Fee: £0.00

Books: £25.00

Kit / Clothing: £70.00

Materials: £45.00

Total Cost: £140.00

19+ Fee:

Tuition Fee: £0.00

Exam Fee: £0.00

Books: £25.00

Kit / Clothing: £70.00

Materials: £45.00

Total Cost: £140.00

19+ Reduced Fee:

Tuition Fee: £0.00

Exam Fee: £0.00

Books: £25.00

Kit / Clothing: £70.00

Materials: £45.00

Total Cost: £140.00

Qualifications received
On completion of this course you will receive an NCFE/CACHE Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings.
Learning & method assessment
All course work is teacher assessed using a variety of methods e.g. posters, leaflets, presentations.
User skills
You will gain the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to prepare you for employment. Key transferable skills you will learn are communication skills, team working skills, independent study skills, inter-personal skills, organisational skills and time management skills.

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