Course Overview
This is a preparatory course to help learners develop employability skills in the Health and Social Care sector focusing on caring for children, current practice, health and development, health and safety, play and creative activities linking to current legislations.
… You want to work with children, young people and/or in the health sector.
… You want to take further qualification in Childcare or Health & Social Care.
… You want to build on existing knowledge and skills.
Learners will build knowledge and skills including numeracy and literacy to prepare for the undertaking of a qualification in Childcare or Health and Social Care.
The course is run over 4 days in college, covering a range of topics such as:
- Career Planning.
- Health and Safety.
- Working to Good Practice Standards.
- Effective Communication in the Work Place.
- Equality and Diversity.
- Interview Skills.
- Work Experience (learners to complete a minimum of 50 hours work related placement).
The course will develop subject knowledge and will assess competencies in a theoretical and practical context. Learners will be required to complete internal and external assessments.
After successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to go into employment or progress onto another Coleg Gwent course.
A determination to do well and passion for learning are a must for this course. Full commitment to attendance is required, including attendance to skills, as well as respect for others, enthusiasm for the subject and self-motivation.
Learners will be expected to attend a work placement as part of this course.
This course involves continual assessment which will include both theoretical and practical components. There is an expectation that you’ll continue your studies and coursework during your own time.
After successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to go into employment or progress onto another Coleg Gwent course.
- Level 2 Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development – WJEC/City & Guilds.
- Level 2 Health & Social Care.
Level 1 Diploma at grade Merit or above. Essential Skills qualification including Maths, English or both (for internal progressing learners) A minimum of 4 GCSE’s at grade D (Maths and English preferable).
All learners must have a satisfactory, Enhanced DBS check prior to starting the course (at their own cost). DBS Application must be carried out in Coleg Gwent.
