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Introduction to Health and Social Care and Childcare Level 1 Certificate

East Sussex College - Eastbourne

Cross Levels Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2UF

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification

Level 1

Available start dates

Tuesday, 07 September 2027

East Sussex College - Eastbourne

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Some additional costs may be required for: Placement uniform / Textbooks / Trips

Application Instructions

You can only apply for one course type on an application.

Applying for A-Levels and/or V-Levels? You can choose to study three A-Levels or create a mixed programme combining A-Levels with other qualifications, including the new V-Levels. You will select the courses from a list of relevant subjects when you apply.

Applying for T-Levels? T-Levels are full-time courses that allow you to focus on one subject.

Applying for Vocational courses? Our technical and professional vocational courses are full-time programmes focusing on one subject. You can apply for up to two courses in the same application.

We accept applications to more than one campus; however once you have attended an interview session and received an offer from us, you will need to confirm your first-choice course and the campus you want to study at.

Course Summary

The Foundation Diploma in Heath & Social Care & Childcare is a one-year course, aimed at preparing students for progression in either the field of Health & Social Care or Childcare.

Course Details

You will study ten units in total: • Four mandatory units. o Being Organised o Developing a Personal Development Plan o Working with Others o Research • Six optional units. o Communication o Advising Others about Healthy Lifestyles o Measuring Older Adult’s Fitness for Everyday Tasks o Making Healthy Snacks o Creative Activities o Using Adaptive Equipment Safely

How will it be delivered and assessed?

During the course you will complete an end of unit assignment for each unit as listed above. The assessment methods used are varied, and include short written assignments, case studies, as well as workbooks and practical observations.

Entry requirements

You will need to demonstrate an ability to achieve Level 1 English and maths by the end of the course through an initial assessment.

Your next steps...

After the course you will be able to progress either to our level 2 programmes in Health & Social Care or Childcare dependent on how well you achieve in your study programme including your outcomes in English & Maths. This may be through our academic courses, or via an apprenticeship.

Additional information

https://www.escg.ac.uk/courses/106049/

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