Introduction to Health and Social Care and Childcare

Course

In Plymouth

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Plymouth

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Entry Are you a caring person who would like to look after children, the elderly or disabled people but not sure which route would be best? Then this is the study programme for you! It is an introduction to the caring services, and will let you explore all areas of health, social care and children's services, and will provide you with the underpinning knowledge and skills needed to work in the industry. If you wish to continue your studies, it will also equip you to progress to further learning and ultimately to work in health and social care or other related sectors.

Facilities

Location

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Plymouth (Devon)
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Saltash Road, Keyham, PL2 2DP

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Health and Social Care
  • Skills and Training

Course programme

Once you have completed this course you will have the skills needed to progress to a level 1 course in Health and Social Care at the College or within a children and your people setting.


Gateway Entry Level 3 units of study:

  • working in the sector
  • equality and inclusion
  • principles and values
  • person centred care
  • play activities with children
  • growth and development
  • meeting children's needs
  • effective communication
  • healthy lifestyles
  • health and safety in the workplace.

Your individualised study programme will be made up of the following four areas:

  • the qualification you are studying
  • English and maths
  • work experience
  • other activities to develop your personal skills e.g. preparing you for employment, training or higher/further education.

Introduction to Health and Social Care and Childcare

Price on request