Award in Introduction to Health and Social Care
The Agored Cymru Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health and Social Care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare has been developed with the Care Council for Wales to
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promote health and social care as a career
- prepare people to work in the sector in Wales
It is made up of four mandatory units, all of which must be achieved.
Qualification target group
It is a course designed for anyone considering a career in health and social care.
It will provide pathways into the sector for school leavers, the unemployed, people returning to work after a career break or anyone else considering a career in health and social care.
Entry requirements
Learners must be:
- 14 years of age or over to achieve this qualification
Recognised Centres must notify Agored Cymru of their intention to deliver the qualification and have received a qualification information and/or briefing before delivery. Failure to notify Agored Cymru prior to the start of delivery may jeopardise the award of the qualification.
Delivery Languages
This qualification is available in English and Welsh. If this qualification is required in other languages, please contact the Business Development Team at Agored Cymru.
Structure and content
This qualification comprises 4 mandatory units
Rules of combination
|
Agored Cymru Unit Code |
Unit Title |
Optional/ Mandatory Unit |
Credit Value |
|
|
A/602/6187 |
PT11CY001 |
Understand the range of service provision and roles within health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare |
Mandatory |
3 |
|
J/602/6189 |
PT11CY002 |
Understand the principles and values in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare |
Mandatory |
3 |
|
R/602/6194 |
PT11CY005 |
Awareness of protection and safeguarding in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare |
Mandatory |
3 |
|
D/602/6196 |
PT11CY004 |
Awareness of health and safety in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare |
Mandatory |
3 |
Funding
This qualification is approved for public funding by Skills for Care and Development
Charges
The qualification will be charged at the current cost per credit.
For further information see the Agored Cymru website.
Offering the Qualification
Agored Cymru recognised centres approved for sector 1.3 are able to offer this qualification.
If you would like to find out more about either becoming a recognised centre or working in partnership with a recognised centre please access the ‘join us’ area of the website or contact a member of the business development team for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
For this qualification, units can be recognised through an RPL process. Evidence can be utilised for learning outcome achievement or for whole unit achievement. There is no cap on the amount of RPL available within this qualification but all evidence must be internally and externally verified.
