Introduction to HSC and Young Peoples settings

This course is a great introduction to healthcare, social care and early years. In the second year, you will specialise in health and social care with a combination of practical and theory based topics to give you a range of skills required for working in the health and
care industry.

On this course you will follow a full-time Study Programme made up of the following four compulsory elements to best prepare you for progression to employment, apprenticeships, further study or applying to university:

• The main subject qualification
• Work experience for a minimum of 37 hours or, on some courses, up to 50 days over an academic year. You will be expected to find placements by researching companies, contacting employers and speaking with college staff. 
• English and maths where students have not yet achieved GCSE grade 4 or above in these subjects
• Additional enhancing activities such as tutorials and work-related learning, including careers fairs, site visits and guest speakers, to help further develop the personal skills relevant to your progression goals

The Introduction to Health, Social Care and Young Peoples Ssttings qualification 

• The services and roles available for a career in health, social care and early year’s sectors
• Health and safety
• Communication skills
• Healthy eating
• The values of working with children and vulnerable groups

Trips, visits and activities

As part of the course you will also take part in industry trips and activities including networking events, visits and guest lectures. Previous events have included:

• Industry networking opportunities through work experience and a dedicated industry week
• Guest lectures from a wide range of industry professionals
• Opportunity to meet representatives from universities

Our classes are held in our dedicated open plan classrooms.

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Course assessed by:

• 100% coursework / practical

4 GCSEs grade 2 or above (including English and maths)

You will need to attend a College interview. Find out more about How to Apply

Please note a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will also be required for this course.

Further study at college at a higher level specialising in Early Years or Health and Social Care