Description
£999£299
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Monthly instalment plans are available.
Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Credits – 10
TQT – 100
GLH – 77
Recommended Course Duration – Up to 4 Months
Option to fast-track in 6 hours is available.
Overview
The Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings is intended for individuals new to the sector or considering a career in care services. This qualification offers an understanding of various roles and services in adult and child care sector. It equips learners with essential skills in communication, safeguarding, teamwork, and health and safety that helps them to support others with respect, empathy and professionalism. The course provides learners the introductory knowledge in promoting healthy eating and building collaborative relationships within care settings. This Level 1 Award explores a range of essential topics, including types of care services, safeguarding and protection, effective communication, person-centred support, equality and inclusion, and health and safety procedures. This Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings is regulated by UK OFQUAL and is delivered 100% online.
Course Units
To undertake this qualification, learners must complete these unit. The details of the units are as follows:
- 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
- Know the range of service provision and the scope of roles within health and social care (for adults, children and young people), early years, and childcare settings
- Unit 2: Understand the principles and values in health and social care adults and children and young people, early years and childcare
- Know the principles and values that underpin work in health and social care (for adults, children and young people), early years and childcare, and how to respect and value those who access these services.
- Unit 3: Introductory awareness of health and safety in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings
- Know the main health and safety responsibilities of workers and employers in health, social care, and children’s and young people’s settings, and understand the importance of assessing risk.
- Understand the importance of key health and safety areas and know how to reduce the spread of infection in health, social care, and children’s and young people’s settings.
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Entry Requirements
Following are the entry requirements to enrol in this qualification;
- Learners must be at least 16 years old.
- Learners should be competent in literacy and numeracy.
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Average Completion Timeframe
The course is designed to be completed in 6 hours to 16 weeks. However, duration may vary based on learners’ commitment and pace.
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Practical Requirements
There are no practical requirements involved for the completion of this qualification.
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Assessment
This qualification is internally assessed by our qualified assessors through a written assignment and externally verified by the awarding organisation.
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Progression
Completion of the Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings, provides a strong starting point for advanced education and career progression in health, social care and early year sector. This qualification is particularly valuable for those seeking to work in person-centred environments where empathy, safeguarding, and communication are important. This Level 1 Award provides a solid foundation in health, social care and early year setting enabling them to progress towards level 2 qualifications in these sectors. In addition, the course equips learners with the skills such as teamwork, communication, and awareness of diversity, that are highly valued across various public, private, and voluntary sectors. For those already working in care roles, it provides a formal qualification to support professional growth and career development.
Successfully completing the Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings can lead to progression onto these related qualifications:
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Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Qualification Number: 601/6901/1
Focus Awards is a recognised Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual, ensuring all qualifications meet rigorous quality and assessment standards.
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Full Payment
Monthly Instalment
Standard
£299
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Recommended Duration
Up to 4 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
6 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£60
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Tutor Support
Unlimited -
Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
Within 3 Working Days*
*Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2 working days -
Suitable for
Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking. -
Not suitable if
You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.
Fast Track
£330
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Recommended Duration
Up to 4 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
6 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£40
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Tutor Support
Unlimited – Priority -
Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
Within 1-2 Working Days*
*Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1.5 working days -
Suitable for
Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback -
Not suitable if
You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.
Flexi
£360
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Recommended Duration
Up to 4 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
24 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£20
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Tutor Support
Unlimited – Priority -
Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
Within 1-2 Working Days*
*Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1.5 working days -
Suitable for
Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration. -
Not suitable if
You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.
Standard
£344
- £85.96 /Month
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No. of instalments
4 -
Recommended Duration
Up to 4 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
6 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£60
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Tutor Support
Unlimited -
Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
Within 3 Working Days*
*Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2 working days -
Suitable for
Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking. -
Not suitable if
You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.
Fast Track
£378
- £94.56 /Month
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No. of instalments
4 -
Recommended Duration
Up to 4 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
6 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£40
-
Tutor Support
Unlimited – Priority -
Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
Within 1-2 Working Days*
*Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1.5 working days -
Suitable for
Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback -
Not suitable if
You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.
Flexi
£413
- £68.77 /Month
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No. of instalments
6 -
Recommended Duration
Up to 4 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
24 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£20
-
Tutor Support
Unlimited – Priority -
Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
Within 1-2 Working Days*
*Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1.5 working days -
Suitable for
Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration. -
Not suitable if
You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.
Proceed
All prices include course fees, awarding body dues, Ofqual-approved certification and postage of certificate. The final certification you get is the same, regardless of your route. There are no strict deadlines for submitting individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option you selected above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take this course alongside a job or study?
Yes, the flexibility of the course allows learners to study part time as per their convenience.
What does equality and inclusion mean in care setting?
Equality and inclusion in care setting refers to the fair treatment and value diversity while providing care services to individuals.
What will I learn from this Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings?
This course equips learners with understanding of roles and responsibilities in care setting, safeguarding, health and safety, and promoting equality and inclusion.
What makes this qualification essential in care setting?
It provides essential knowledge and skills needed to start career in health, social care, or childcare, helping you understand how to support others safely and professionally.
Is this qualification recognised?
Yes, it is a nationally recognised qualification regulated by Ofqual and can lead to further training or qualifications at Level 2 or above.
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