iCQ Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings (RQF)

Overview

This is an entry-level qualification that introduces the basic knowledge and understanding needed to work in health, social care, and children’s or early years settings. It covers topics such as roles in the sector, communication, safeguarding, equality, and health and safety. The course is designed for people (typically aged 16+) who are new to the sector or considering a career in care and want a foundation before progressing to higher-level qualifications.

Units & Modules

- Understand the range of service provision and roles within health and social care adults and children and young people, early years and childcare | - Introductory awareness of person-centred support in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings | - Understand the principles and values in health and social care adults and children and young people, early years and childcare | - Introductory awareness of equality and inclusion in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings | - Awareness of protection and safeguarding in health and social care adults and children and young people, early years and childcare | - Introduction to communication in health and social care adults and children and young people, early years and childcare | - Introductory awareness of health and safety in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings

Assessment

The qualification will be assessed by a portfolio of evidence. Your personal assessor will conduct monthly meetings via Teams to review and develop your progress towards the qualification. | All assessments need to be passed, and each will directly assess the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the qualification.