NCFE Level 1 Certificate in IntroductIon to Health, Social Care & Children’s & Young People’s Settings

The purpose of this qualification is to develop the transferable skills, attributes and behaviours needed for learners to progress to further study and ultimately to employment, whether that be in Health and Social Care or Early Years.

Duration 1 year

Qualification Progression

Start Date Thursday 3rd September 2026

Course Code P1HESOC26T

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Learn from experts

You will be taught by staff with a wide range of experience who will advance your knowledge and skills to meet the expectations of working in the sector. Our Level 1 team are dedicated to ensuring you have the most enjoyable and successful start at college life.

Develop work-related skills

During your tutorial programme, you will also develop personal and work-related skills which will help prepare you for the challenges you will face within progression in education and/or full-time work.

Enjoy professional surroundings

You will develop your communication skills, team work skills and develop your understanding of care values and health and wellbeing.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

With a huge demand for workers, plenty of opportunities for progression and a job in which a high percentage of workers report they feel their work makes a difference, the NCFE Level 1 Introduction to Health & Social Care and Children & Young People’s Settings has lots to offer.

Our course will help you develop these qualities and give you an introduction to a range of careers within this sector. The knowledge base you will develop, such as care values, effective communication skills, promoting health and wellbeing, working as a team, meeting the care needs of babies and safeguarding, are essential to progress into a career within the wider sector.

If you enjoy studying a variety of subjects chosen to help develop your confidence, understanding skills and then applying them, this course could be for you. For you to s\ucceed on this course you will need to be prepared to take on new challenges, but most importantly work hard.

The qualifications are designed to be delivered in an applied way, bringing together appropriate content with practical and technical skills. At a Level 1 qualification the pass standard requires learners to complete routine, simple and directed tasks by applying their knowledge and skills. It is expected that learners complete tasks fully under supervision, direction or with guidance. Learners will be expected to complete tasks in greater detail or with greater confidence or independence.

If you want a career where you can progress, feel secure and get an enormous sense of achievement from knowing you are positively supporting individuals, from babies to old age with their development, Education and health and social care needs then this course is for you.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Your learning will be through lectures and practical sessions including trips and visits. You will be expected to undertake research, attend visits to health and social care settings and create presentations and projects.

This programme of study is continually assessed through coursework, observations and presentations. You will need to complete all the following units in order to pass the Introductory Diploma:

Intro MU 1.1 Understand the range of service provision and roles within health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare
Intro MU 1.2 Understand the principles and values in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare
Intro MU 1.4 Awareness of protection and safeguarding in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare
Intro MU 1.6 Introduction to communication in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare
PWCS 03 Introductory awareness of equality and inclusion in health, social care and children and young people’s settings
PWCS 04 Introductory awareness of health and safety in health, social care and children and young people’s settings
PWCS 05 Introductory awareness of person-centred support in health, social care and children and young people’s settings
Intro OP 1.11 Introduction to the physical care needs of babies and young childre
OP 1.12 Introduction to the development of children and young people through play

Maths and English are key elements of any full-time study in College. If you do not already have a GCSE at grades 9 – 4 in these subjects you will be required to attend additional lessons in these areas. These are varied study sessions and are designed to cater for all ability levels. You will receive advice and guidance regarding the correct level for you.

Skills in maths and English will support your future, assisting you with assignment writing, research, job applications, presentations, managing your own finances and interpretation of data, to mention just a few. Employers are looking for ability in these areas and the majority of university courses require you to have good maths and English GCSEs which is why the development of these skills is so important, whatever you do.

WHERE WILL IT TAKE ME?

Previous students who have achieved the required grades have taken the opportunity to continue their studies onto our NCFE Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or our NCFE Level 2 Early Years Practitioner course.

Assessment Arrangements

Your achievement on this course is dependent upon excellent attendance, punctuality, ability to meet deadlines and commitment. You will learn in a friendly atmosphere, using a variety of assessment methods including: