This qualification will help you to develop the knowledge and awareness of the types of provision in the Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s sectors. It includes the roles played by workers in the sector – from principles and values through to health and safety and working with others.
The qualification is appropriate for anyone considering a career in health and/or social care with adults or children and young people.
Studying the Diploma allows the option to take units in more specialised areas such as learning disability, sensory loss or mental health.
Study Programmes
Changes to the way the Government funds courses for students aged 16 and over means that instead of a single course, students are required to complete a full time Study Programme (whether they come to college or stay on at school)
This means:
If you decide to continue your studies at South Tyneside College your study programme will look like this
A range of GCSE subjects at grade D-G (3-1) and an interview with a member of the Health, Care or Early Years staff.
You will be assessed by your tutor using a range of methods. This will include tasks set by CACHE such as designing charts or leaflets and coursework.
On successful completion, with appropriate attendance and attitude to learning you could progress to the CACHE Level 2 Certificate in supporting teaching and learning with the appropriate maths and English grades or the CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Healthcare Support in the 21st Century.
Potential employment opportunities could include playgroup or mother and toddler group assistant or assisted support in a care environment. Candidates should note that further training in any health, social or child care setting is expected after a level 1 programme.
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