INTRODUCTION TO WORKING IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE & WITH CHILDREN Level 1

Level 1
Further Education
Newry Campus
Lurgan Campus

Overview

This is a newly developed level 1 diploma for individuals interested in progressing onto a level 2 programme of study in childcare or health and social care.

This course will provide learners with an opportunity to build confidence, explore career options, build on existing skills and gain qualifications while also benefiting from one-to-one mentorship.

This programme runs from September 2024 until March 2025.

Learners must demonstrate the capacity to undertake a level 1 programme of study in the technical area alongside working towards their Essential Skills qualifications and undertaking a practical placement.

Please note that Learning Support CANNOT be provided to learners on this course.

Understand the range of service provision and roles within health and social care (adults, children and young people), early years and childcare
Understand the principles and values in health and social care (adults, children and young people), early years and childcare
Awareness of safeguarding in health and social care (adults, children and young people), early years and
childcare
Awareness of health and safety in health and social care (adults, children and young people), early years and
childcare
Introductory awareness of inclusion and disability
Introduction to communication in health and social care (adults, children and young people), early years and childcare
Introduction to a healthy lifestyle
Introduction to partnership working in health and social care (adults, children and young people), early years and childcare
Introduction to physical disability
Introduction to dementia
Introduction to the physical care of babies and young children
Introduction to the development of children and young people through play

Assessment methods will include written work booklets, posters, presentations and group activities.

Evaluations of work placement will also be utilised for individuals considering applying for Level 2 Children's Care Learning and Development or Level 2 Health and Social Care programmes.

Successful students who have attained the level 1 Diploma and level 1 Essential Skills (if required) can consider progression to the Level 2 Traineeship in Children's Care, Learning & Development or Health and Social Care or any other level 2 programmes offered within the College (subject to entry requirements).

This course will open up pathways in a range of employment areas which include Childcare or Health and Social Care. This course however will enable individuals to pursue a career in many other areas also.

Lurgan Coordinator: Christine Devine

T: 078 0955 3353

E: StepUp@src.ac.uk

Newry Coordinator: Melissa Cassidy

T: 077 2520 0050

E: StepUp@src.ac.uk

Lurgan Campus

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P4681LP
Code

Part Time
Mode of Study

Day
Class Type

26 Weeks
Duration

20.44
Hours Per Week

16/09/2024 09:15
Start Date & Time

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Day/s

£0.00
Total Full Fee Per Year

Full Fee Breakdown

Total Fee

£0.00

Fees Payable Each Year

Newry Campus

Applications are closed

P4686NP
Code

Part Time
Mode of Study

Day
Class Type

26 Weeks
Duration

20.43
Hours Per Week

16/09/2024 09:15
Start Date & Time

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Day/s

£0.00
Total Full Fee Per Year

Full Fee Breakdown

Total Fee

£0.00

Fees Payable Each Year

Newry Campus

Applications are closed

P4682NP
Code

Part Time
Mode of Study

Day
Class Type

26 Weeks
Duration

20.44
Hours Per Week

16/09/2024 09:15
Start Date & Time

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Day/s

£0.00
Total Full Fee Per Year

Full Fee Breakdown

Total Fee

£0.00

Fees Payable Each Year

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