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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.
To undertake this qualification, learners must complete these unit. The details of the units are as follows:
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
Following are the entry requirements to enrol in this qualification;
The course is designed to be completed in 6 hours to 16 weeks. However, duration may vary based on learners’ commitment and pace.
There are no practical requirements involved for the completion of this qualification.
This qualification is internally assessed by our qualified assessors through a written assignment and externally verified by the awarding organisation.
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:
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.
Yes, the flexibility of the course allows learners to study part time as per their convenience.
Equality and inclusion in care setting refers to the fair treatment and value diversity while providing care services to individuals.
This course equips learners with understanding of roles and responsibilities in care setting, safeguarding, health and safety, and promoting equality and inclusion.
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.
Yes, it is a nationally recognised qualification regulated by Ofqual and can lead to further training or qualifications at Level 2 or above.
