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NCFE CACHE Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health and Social Care (Adults and Children and Young People), Early Years and Childcare (Wales)
Ref:
601/5364/7
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care, Children and Young People, Health and Social Care
Features:
Nested Qualification
Registration & certification fee:
£89.50
Level:
Level 1
Minimum entry age:
14
GLH:
245
TQT:
300
Credit value:
30
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About this qualification
This qualification is suitable for learners who are working, or wish to work, in the health and social care and early years and childcare sectors.
The qualification:
• is aimed at learners who wish to develop an understanding of these settings before deciding whether working in the sector is for them
• allows learners to gain the knowledge, understanding and skills required for employment and/or career progression in the sectors
• allows learners to tailor their learning to their interests through the provision of a broad range of optional units
• provides opportunities for the development of transferable skills
• supports progression to Level 2 qualifications in health, social care or children’s settings
• provides learners with the opportunity to progress to employment, in due course, in a range of job roles in the care sectors.
This qualification is available to study in Welsh. Please see the Welsh translated qualification specification, which is available to download. There will also be the option to select the certificate language when claiming certificates via the NCFE Portal.
What is a nested qualification?
This qualification is nested. Qualifications within a nested suite allow learners to be topped up to a qualification that is the same level and subject within the Award, Certificate, Diploma structure. This can be done by self-service through the Portal. Qualification nests and top-up pricing can be found in our fees list.
Who is it suitable for?
Anyone considering a career in health and/or social care with adults or early years and childcare sectors.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners must be age 14 or above.
How many credits are required to complete it?
30 credits
How is it assessed?
All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods which could include written assignments or tasks, such as designing a leaflet or booklet, charts or diagrams or setting up an information board, direct observation or reflective practice.
The qualification is pass or refer and all the assessment criteria for the chosen units must be achieved in order to obtain a pass.
Do you need to be working to take the qualification?
Learners need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement, if they take any of the following three optional units:
J/506/0249 – Introduction to creative activities for children’s development
Y/506/1308 – Introduction to language immersion in an early years and childcare setting
K/506/0292 – Introduction to balanced diets for individuals
How long does it take to complete?
You can usually complete it in a year or less.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
The qualification provides a stepping stone for those who wish to move into employment and complete either a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or a Level 2 Diploma in Child Care.
It also provides a stepping stone to the All Wales Induction Framework for Health and Social Care and Early Years and Childcare, which is a mandatory part of employment in social care and early years settings in Wales.
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on the funding page.
Support materials
Mandatory qualification information
Qualification specification (PDF | 1103 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOC | 1437 KB)
Qualification specification - Welsh translation (PDF | 1095 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) - Welsh translation (DOC | 1566 KB)
Additional qualification information
Qualification factsheet (PDF | 156 KB)
Support Handbook
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Unit breakdown
Mandatory units
Understand the Principles and Values in Health and Social Care (Adults and Children and Young People), Early Years and Childcare (A/506/0233)
Understand the Range of Service Provision and Roles Within Health and Social Care (Adults and Children and Young People), Early Years and Childcare (A/602/6187)
Awareness of Health and Safety in Health and Social Care (Adults and Children and Young People), Early Years and Childcare (F/506/0234)
Introductory Awareness of Inclusion and Disability (F/602/6191)
Introduction to Communication in Health and Social Care (Adults and Children and Young People), Early Years and Childcare (J/506/0235)
Awareness of Safeguarding in Health and Social Care (Adults and Children and Young People), Early Years and Childcare (K/506/0289)
Optional units
Introduction to Children and Young People's Development (A/506/1320)
Introduction to the Factors Affecting Older People (Y/506/0238)
Introduction to Dementia (A/506/0250)
Encourage Children and Young People to Eat Healthily (D/506/1309)
Introduction to Physical Disability (H/506/0257)
Exploring Connections With Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship (H/602/6331)
Introduction to Creative Activities for Children's Development (J/506/0249)
Introduction to Mental Health (J/506/0252)
Introduction to Autistic Spectrum Condition (K/506/0261)
Introduction to Balanced Diets for Individuals (K/506/0292)
Understand the Importance of Engagement in Leisure and Social Activities in Health and Social Care (K/602/6301)
Introduction to the Development of Children and Young People Through Play (K/602/6315)
Introduction to Learning Disability (M/506/0259)
Introduction to Partnership Working in Health and Social Care (Adults and Children and Young People), Early Years and Childcare (M/506/0262)
Introduction to a Healthy Lifestyle (R/506/0240)
Introduction to Sensory Loss (R/506/0254)
Introduction to the Physical Care of Babies and Young Children (T/506/0246)
Introduction to Language Immersion in an Early Years and Childcare Setting (Y/506/1308)