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Adult & Social Care
NCFE Cache Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings
Course Price: £249
Our Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings course focuses on developing a basic understanding of health, social care, childcare, and early years services and the roles within these settings.
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L1 AIHSCCYPS Qualification Overview
The Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings is an Ofqual regulated qualification, designed to give learners an introduction to the structure and purpose of health, social care, childcare and early years services. This course gives students the opportunity to gain an insight into the work of professionals supporting adults, children and young people in different care and learning settings.
Furthermore, this qualification highlights the underpinning principles and values which underpin practice in health and social care and children and young people’s services. Learners will reflect on communication, be aware of issues relating to safeguarding, discuss person centred support and professional roles and responsibilities in these areas. Consequently, learners are given knowledge and awareness of how they can provide care safely, support and provide appropriate care in various settings.
Entry Profile for L1 AIHSCCYPS Course
Our Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings course is suitable for learners who want to gain some basic knowledge and awareness of the roles relating to health, social care, childcare and early years settings. It is appropriate for learners who are new to work or education and would like to build confidence, knowledge and understanding of the work of professionals supporting adults, children and young people in various care and education settings. Interestingly this qualification is available even if the learner is not an actual care worker, or has no prior experience in the sector, but wishes to increase their knowledge of communication, safeguarding awareness, person centred approaches and principles and values followed within care environments.
Post Qualification Pathways
After completing the Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings, learners can progress onto to other health, social care, childcare and early years qualifications. This qualification offers an appropriate foundation for further learning and enhances progression for those learners wishing to advance their learning in this sector. Learners can also proceed towards our following course:
- Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings
More Details About L1 AIHSCCYPS Course
Assessment for this qualification is completed through written assignments and portfolio evidence. There are no formal examinations.
| Unit 1:Understand the Range of Service Provision and Roles within Health and Social Care, Adults and Children and Young People, Early Years and Childcare | Unit 2: Understand the Principles and Values in Health and Social Care, Adults and Children and Young People, Early Years and Childcare |
| Unit 3: Introduction to Communication in Health and Social Care, Adults and Children and Young People, Early Years and Childcare | Unit 4: Introductory Awareness of Person-Centered Support in Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings |
Focus Awards is an Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual, ensuring that all qualifications adhere to rigorous standards.
Qualification Number:Â Â 600/1211/0
The course is also offered at the self-paced learning and normally completing it takes 2-3 months depending on the pace that the learner takes. Course access remains available for 12 months from enrolment. If you need extra time past the initial access period, a re-enrolment fee will be charged.
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- Accredited Qualification - Ofqual recognised
- 12 months access – start whenever you're ready
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Make a single payment, and you’re all set to begin your learning journey.
£249
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Spread the cost of £286.35 with convenient monthly payments over 6 months.
£47.72
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children and Young People Settings is designed for those who wish to develop an awareness of the operation of care and support services in health, social care, childcare and early years settings.
You don’t need to have taught or trained before to register for this course. The qualification provides an introduction to the structure of health, social care and children and young people services and how professionals work in these settings to support individuals.
Access to the learning materials and tutor support remains available for a period of 12 months from the date of enrolment.Â
Yes, our study model provides all the courses in Excelon learning online via our convenient VLE, which has experienced led guided learning support. In that way, you can complete the AIHSCCYPS course online.
This qualification is designed to give an introduction and awareness to health, social care, childcare and early years settings. It is not a qualification for specialist work but can lead to further study and learners can use this to apply for work in care and support sectors at an entry level.
Learners must be aged  16 or over in order to enrol on this qualification, and there are no formal academic entry requirements for admission.Â
No. There are no set deadlines. Students are also allowed to study the course at their own pace provided they remain within the time of access.
In case you have any additional queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly and talk to one of our admissions advisor. Alternatively, we have a quick enquiry form which you could complete and one of our admissions advisor will respond to you in less than 24 hours.
Accessing the course was effortless, and whenever I needed support, reaching out was a straightforward process. The overall journey, from the initial application to the commencement of my course and contacting my tutor, was remarkably smooth.