NCFE CACHE Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings

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Study Programme

Sector: Health, Public Services and Care, Children and Young People, Health and Social Care

Features: Nested Qualification

NCFE CACHE Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings

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.

Who is it suitable for?

Anyone considering a career in health and/or social care with adults or children and young people.

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.

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.

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.
  • LOCATION
  • . England

Course Delivery

Online/ Classroom

Course Duration

Short Course

Awarding Body

NCFE

Qualification structure:
  • 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.
The Certificate requires 25 credits.

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.

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.

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