Ascentis
Level 1
QN: 603/5947/X
Curriculum Active
Ascentis Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health and Social Care
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Ascentis. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 437 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
Ascentis
Syllabus Units
18 Units
Guided Hours
437 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Caring for Young Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to wash/bathe babies and children.
- Know the correct procedures when feeding young children.
- Know how to dress children appropriately.
- Know how to respond to a baby/child’s need for sleep and rest.
2
Caring for Your Baby
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify the needs of a baby.
- Know the need for developmental and health checks.
- Be able to identify why immunisation is necessary.
3
Communication Between Children Aged 0-3 Years and Adults
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how children and adults communicate with each other.
- Know why it is important to communicate with children aged 0-3 years.
- Know the role of the adult in encouraging children’s communication.
- Be able to make a resource that will encourage a child’s communication skills.
4
Developing Skills for Listening to Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the value and benefits of listening to children.
- Know how to listen to children.
- Understand the importance of acknowledging children’s feelings and needs.
- Know to ask appropriate questions when listening to children.
- Understand the intention of listening.
5
Human Growth and Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the sequence of growth and development from birth to old age.
- Know factors that affect growth and development.
- Know that different experiences affect emotional and social development.
- Know ways in which a child learns to communicate.
6
Introduction to Care Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose and range of care work
- Understand skills required for care work
7
Introduction to Child Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose and range of child care work
- Understand the skills required for working in a child care setting
8
Introduction to Food and Nutrition for Children and Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what constitutes a balanced diet.
- Know common food allergies and their effects.
- Know food restrictions that affect the diets of religious and cultural groups.
9
Introduction to Health and Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure and working patterns of the Health and Social Care sector.
- Know about different types of career opportunities available in Health and Social Care.
- Be able to develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in Health and Social Care.
10
Introduction to Preparing, Presenting and Keeping Food for Children and Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare food safely and hygienically, taking account of Health and Safety regulation.
- Know how to store food safely and hygienically.
- Be able to recognise “use by” dates.
- Know how to prepare nutritious food.
- Know how to present food in a way that is attractive to children and young people.
11
Making and Using Story Sacks for Family Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the purpose and content of story sacks.
- Be able to produce a story sack and contents.
- Be able to use a story sack.
- Be able to encourage reading for meaning and comprehension.
- Be able to use prompt cards to develop literacy skills.
- Know about sequencing skills.
- Be able to use story sacks to identify language opportunities.
- Know how to evaluate the use of story sacks.
12
Supporting Children’s Literacy and Numeracy Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about opportunities to support literacy and numeracy development
- Know about planning practical activities to support literacy and numeracy skills
- Know about building on past experience when starting new learning
- Know the importance of recording progress to support particular curriculum areas
13
The Physical and Psychological Needs of Children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the physical and psychological needs of children
- Know the importance of exercise and rest in children’s healthy development
- Know how to provide physical care for children of different ages
14
Understanding Nutrition, Performance and Healthy Eating
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different food groups.
- Understand the relationship between food and health.
- Understand the basic principles of weight control.
- Understand why a balanced diet is required to maximise performance.
- Understand how to promote healthy eating.
15
Understanding Play
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of play in a child's development.
- Understand the purpose of play activities for children at different levels of development.
- Understand the purpose of a play activity plan.
- Know how stereotyping can affect children's participation in activities.
16
Understanding the Principles of Care, Organisational Policies and the Role of the Care Worker
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the values that underpin the role of the care worker and the organisation in which s/he works.
- Understand the responsibilities and boundaries of the care worker role.
- Understand the importance of effective communication in the care worker role.
- Understand the need for confidentiality and ways of maintaining confidentiality in the care worker role.
- Know basic organisational policies and procedures and how they should be applied.
- Understand the role of the care worker and the importance of the support and supervisory process.
17
Using Craft Activities with Children and Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the uses of craft activities.
- Know appropriate craft techniques.
- Be able to recognise the safety factors in craft activities.
- Be able to plan a craft activity.
- Be able to carry out a craft activity
18
Young Parenthood
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of a young parent.
- Understand the limitations and opportunities that young parenthood presents.
- Know how to make an action plan for being a young parent.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/5947/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Ascentis
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2020