What the course covers:
The Level 1 Diploma aims to develop students’ knowledge and awareness of health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings. It is aimed at students in school or college who wish to develop an understanding of the similarities and differences between these 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. They include the roles played by workers – from principles and values through to health and safety and working with others.
This qualification:
- Is aimed at students who wish to develop an understanding of these settings before deciding whether working in the sector is for them
- Allows students to gain the knowledge, understanding and skills required for employment and/or career progression in the sectors
- Allows students 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 students 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 students to be topped up to a qualification that is the same level and subject within the Award, Certificate, and Diploma structure.
Who is it suitable for?
Anyone considering a career in health and/or social care with adults or children and young people.
How many credits are required to complete it?
The Diploma requires 37 credits.
How you will be assessed.
It 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.
How long does it take to complete?
Students will usually be able to achieve the qualification in one year.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
The Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, the Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People’s Workforce or the Level 2 Certificate in an Introduction to Early Years Education and Care.