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NCFE CACHE Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings
Ref:
600/1212/2
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care, Children and Young People, Health and Social Care
Features:
Nested Qualification
Registration & certification fee:
£79.50
Level:
Level 1
Minimum entry age:
14
GLH:
212
TQT:
250
Credit value:
25
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What does the qualification cover?
This qualification will develop the knowledge and awareness of the types of provision in the Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s sectors. It includes the roles played by workers, from principles and values through to health and safety and working with others. There is the option to take units in more specialised areas such as learning disability, sensory loss or mental health.
The qualification:
• is aimed at learners who wish to develop an understanding of these settings before deciding whether working in the sector is for them
• allows learners to gain the knowledge, understanding and skills required for employment and/or career progression in the sectors
• allows learners to tailor their learning to their interests through the provision of a broad range of optional units
• provides opportunities for the development of transferable skills
• supports progression to Level 2 qualifications in health, social care or children's settings
• provides learners with the opportunity to progress to employment, in due course, in a range of job roles in the care sectors.
What is a nested qualification?
This qualification is nested. Qualifications within a nested suite allow learners to be topped up to a qualification that is the same level and subject within the Award, Certificate, Diploma structure. This can be done by self-service through the Portal. Qualification nests and top-up pricing can be found in our fees list.
Who is it suitable for?
Anyone considering a career in health and/or social care with adults or children and young people.
What are the entry requirements?
You should be at least 14 years old. We do not set any other entry requirements but colleges or training providers may have their own guidelines.
How many credits are required to complete it?
The Certificate requires 25 credits.
How is it assessed?
The qualification will be assessed by your Tutor or Assessor using a range of methods. This could include tasks such as designing charts or leaflets, coursework or methods such as oral questioning.
Do you need to be working to take the qualification?
No, as this is a knowledge-only qualification.
How long does it take to complete?
You can usually complete it in a year or less.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
•The Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings
•The Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care
•The Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People's Workforce
•The Level 2 Certificate in an Introduction to Early Years Education and Care.
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on the Funding page.
Which type of job roles can learners apply for on completion?
This qualification does not qualify you to work but does provide a starting point for deciding whether a career in the sector is right for you.
Support materials
Mandatory qualification information
Qualification specification (PDF | 1303 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOC | 1767 KB)
Additional qualification information
Qualification factsheet (PDF | 70 KB)
Purpose statement (PDF | 142 KB)
Support Handbook
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Unit breakdown
Mandatory units
Understand the Range of Service Provision and Roles Within Health and Social Care (Adults and Children and Young People), Early Years and Childcare (A/602/6187)
Introductory Awareness of Person-Centred Support in Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings (D/502/9718)
Understand the Principles and Values in Health and Social Care (Adults and Children and Young People), Early Years and Childcare (J/602/6189)
Introductory Awareness of Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings (R/502/9716)
Awareness of Protection and Safeguarding in Health and Social Care (Adults and Children and Young People), Early Years and Childcare (R/602/6194)
Introduction to Communication in Health and Social Care (Adults and Children and Young People), Early Years and Childcare (T/602/6205)
Introductory Awareness of Health and Safety in Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings (Y/502/9717)
Optional units
Human Growth and Development (A/601/3407)
Introduction to Dementia (D/602/6375)
Introduction to Children and Young People's Development (F/602/6207)
Introductory Awareness of Working With Others in Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings (H/502/9719)
Introduction to the Physical Care of Babies and Young Children (H/602/6314)
Encourage Children and Young People to Eat Healthily (H/602/6328)
Understand the Importance of Engagement in Leisure and Social Activities in Health and Social Care (K/602/6301)
Introduction to the Development of Children and Young People Through Play (K/602/6315)
Introduction to Learning Disability (L/602/6310)
Introduction to Sensory Loss (L/602/6372)
Introduction to Disability Awareness (M/602/5022)
Introduction to Physical Disability (R/602/6311)
Introduction to a Healthy Lifestyle (T/602/6303)
Introductory Awareness of the Importance of Healthy Eating and Drinking for Adults (Y/502/9720)
Introduction to Autistic Spectrum Condition (Y/602/6309)
Introduction to Mental Health (Y/602/6374)