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Level 1
CACHE Level 1 in Intro to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings
COURSE OVERVIEW
If you like the idea of working with adults, young people or children and a career in either the health, social or childcare sectors, then this course will offer you an introduction to professional practice, basic care, learning and development. It will give you a foundation of knowledge and practical skills and in addition will build your confidence, teamwork and communication skills.
FURTHER INFORMATION
This course is designed for learners leaving school where you will need:
To be at least 16 before 1st September on your year of entry.
Achieve a minimum of 2 GCSEs at grade 2 and above, including English Language.
You will need a passion for working health, social or education sector.
You will also need two appropriate references (e.g. school/work experience) to recommend you for this course.
To work in any of the sectors you will need to continue to study at least up to Level 2. Students who achieve the CACHE Level 1 Diploma may progress to CACHE Level 2 Early Years Practitioner or BTEC Level 2 First Certificate in Health and Social Care, providing the required GCSE grades have been achieved. You will also need to complete 7 of the units at an extended level to gain a place on the Level 2 course.
There are no exams on this course, so you will be assessed through assignment work as the course progresses. Each unit has its own assignment, and these are done in a variety of ways such as posters, booklets, leaflets, mood boards and PowerPoints. All learners will start on the Award leading on to the Certificate and finally the Diploma in one year. You will need to successfully pass all 14-unit assignments to achieve the full Level 1 Diploma qualification. All 14 units will be assessed by your lecturers where you will produce a variety of assignments including projects, reports, poster, leaflets and practical tasks.
We ask that you come prepared for lesson with a notebook and pens. You require two lever arch folders to keep your assignment in. You would also benefit from having a memory stick.
For further information, please contact the College Admissions Team: Admissions@chichester.ac.uk