Health and Social Care National Certificate Level 1 OCR

Course

In Skelmersdale

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Skelmersdale

  • Duration

    1 Year

This course is an ideal first step for anyone who would like to pursue a career in caring, whether in the NHS, Social Services, the voluntary or private sector.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Skelmersdale (Lancashire)
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Yewdale, WN8 6JA

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About this course

There are no formal entry requirements, but a reasonable standard of English and maths is expected, plus the enthusiasm and commitment to succeed. All candidates will be interviewed to assess their eligibility for the course.
A satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Check will be required.

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Course programme

Health and Social Care National Certificate Level 1 OCR
Course Overview
This course is an ideal first step for anyone who would like to pursue a career in caring, whether in the NHS, Social Services, the voluntary or private sector.
Start Date
Duration
Venue

06 September 2010
1 Year
Westbank Campus, Skelmersdale

Who The Course is for
Those who wish to gain a recognised qualification in Care
Successful students tend to:
- enjoy working closely with people
- be able to relate to people
- understand the needs of others
- be caring and patient and able to stay calm under pressure

Course Content
The course consists of 12 small units, which will be delivered in 5-week blocks. The units cover a range of care topics including:
- Working as a team
- Practical caring
- Communication skills
- Skills for babysitting
- Options for work in Health & Social Care
- Exploring leisure activities for service users
- Creative play for pre-school children
- Preparing to care for babies
- Dealing with minor accidents
- Reducing risks in care settings
- Investigating health & social care provision
- Problem solving in health & social care
Key skills in communication will also be studied as an integral part of the course.
There will be a period of compulsory work experience within this qualification.

Entry RequirementsLearning & Assessment Methods
There are no formal entry requirements, but a reasonable standard of English and maths is expected, plus the enthusiasm and commitment to succeed. All candidates will be interviewed to assess their eligibility for the course.

Qualifications Gained
OCR Health & Social Care National Certificate Level 1
City & Guilds Working with Others Level 1
NCFE Certificate Drug Awareness Level 1
Tutorial & Enrichment Studies
Progression Opportunities
The OCR Level 1 National Certificate in Health & Social Care can combine well with GCSE†s, NVQ†s and other health related qualifications. Combined with any of these it supports progression to the OCR National Certificate in Health and Social Care Level 2, Children's Care, Learning & Developmemt First Diploma or employment in the health and social care sector.
Career Opportunities
If you would like to pursue a career in one of the caring professions, you would normally need to undertake further study and voluntary work; but if you wish to progress straight to employment, you could apply for a position as a care assistant or nursing assistant.
Course Costs
If you are 16-18 years old you do not have to pay course tuition fees*.

If you need information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course.
*exam and registration fees will be paid by the college subject to satisfactory attendance and course completion.

Health and Social Care National Certificate Level 1 OCR

Price on request