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Care and Childcare L1
A Level
In Llanelli ()
Description
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Type
A Level
This level 1 programme is a one year course that gives the learner the ability to create a foundation of learning for those individuals who have an interest in both Health and Social Care or Childcare. A variety of different units will be studied ranging from communication, equality, safeguarding and Welsh Baccalaureate. An opportunity to experience work-placement will be offered if learners complete the relevant checks required.
About this course
There are no formal entry requirements but a reasonable standard of literacy is required to complete the course. An enhanced criminal records disclosure is required before students undertake work placements. Learners need the qualities required to work within a health and social care setting.
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Subjects
- IT
- Health and Social Care
- Welsh
Course programme
- This programme will empower individuals to experience a range of units that can lead to either a Health and social care or Childcare pathway therefore supporting individuals in making valid informed choices for their future career.
- The Health and Social Care pathway is based at Graig Campus
- The Childcare pathway is based at Ammanford Campus.
- Learners will also study the Welsh Baccalaureate at Post 16 Level 1 Diploma
Learners can if they achieve the Level 1 Diploma and display a positive code of conduct in both college and placement progress onto level 2 Full time Cache Diploma in Childcare, Level 2 Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care or other work opportunities and training.
Additional information
Assessment will take on a variety of forms: observation, creative activities including Role play. Visits to care settings, placement, assignment tasks and peer observation and feedback.
Some units are delivered Bilingually.
Care and Childcare L1