Gateway Qualifications
Level 1
QN: 603/6494/4
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Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award in Health and Care
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Gateway Qualifications. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 676 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
Gateway Qualifications
Syllabus Units
25 Units
Guided Hours
676 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Communication in Health and Social Care (Adults and Children and Young People), Early Years and Childcar
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different methods of communication.2.
- Understand how to communicate with individuals.
2
Dementia Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the most common types of dementia
- Know the signs and symptoms of common types of dementia
- Know about good practice in caring for an individual with dementia
3
Digital Skills for Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use digital skills to handle work-related information.
- Be able to create and edit digital content for work-related purposes.
- Be able to use digital skills to communicate in a work context.
- Be able to work online and use digital devices safely and responsibly in a work context.5.
- Be able to identify and solve technical problems.
4
Equality and inclusion in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of equality and inclusion within health, social care and children's and young people's settings.
- Know the effects of discriminatory attitudes and behaviours on individuals.
- Know the factors that affect equality and inclusion of individuals.
5
Health and safety in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the main responsibilities of workers and employers for health and safety in health, social care and children's and young people's settings.
- Understand the importance of assessing risk in relation to health and safety.
- Understand the importance of key areas of health and safety in relation to health, social care and children's and young people's settings.
- Know what contributes to the reduction of the spread of infection in health, social care and children's and young people's settings.
6
Human Growth and Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about human growth and development.2.
- Know factors which affect human growth and development.3.
- Know the types of support available at different stages of life.
7
Infection Prevention and Control
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how infection is spread.2.
- Know how to manage the risk of infection.3.
- Know how to use personal hygiene practices and personal protective equipment to contribute to infection prevention and control.
8
Introduction to a Healthy Lifestyle
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what contributes to a healthy lifestyle.
- Know how activities contribute to a healthy lifestyle.
- Know what contributes to an unhealthy lifestyle.
- Be able to develop a personal healthy lifestyle plan.
9
Introduction to Autistic Spectrum Condition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of a person centred approach when working with individuals with an autistic spectrum condition.
- Understand the concept of Autistic Spectrum Condition.
- Understand the importance of effective communication for individuals with an autistic spectrum condition.
10
Introduction to Children and Young People's Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the main stages of children and young people's development.
- Know the factors that affect children and young people's development.
- Know how to support children and young people's development.
11
Introduction to Disability Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the difference between the terms disability and impairment.
- Know how key legislation protects people who have a disability.
- Understand attitudes and barriers faced by people who have a disability.
- Understand the social model of disability and how it is put into practice.
12
Introduction to Learning Disability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of a person centred approach when working with individuals with a learning disability.
- Know the main causes of learning disability.
- Understand the importance of effective communication for individuals with a learning disability.
13
Introduction to Mental Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of a person centred approach when working with individuals with mental health problems.
- Know the main factors that can ca
- use mental health problems.
- Understand the importance of effective communication with individuals who have mental health problems.
14
Introduction to Physical Disability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of a person centred approach when working with individuals with a physical disability.
- Know the main causes of physical disability.
- Know how the challenges of living with a physical disability can be addressed.
15
Introduction to Sensory Loss
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of a person centred approach when working with individuals with sensory loss.
- Know the main causes of sensory loss.
- Understand the importance of effective communication for individuals with sensory loss.
16
Introduction to the physical care of babies and young children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the physical care needs of babies and young children
- Know how to support physical care routines for babies and young children
- Know how to support safe and protective environments for babies and young children
- Know the nutritional needs of babies and young children
17
Person-centred support in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by 'person-centred' support in health, social care and children's and young people's settings.
- Know the importance to individuals of 'person-centred' support in health, social care and children's and young people's settings.
- Know what difficulties there may be in person centred planning and how to overcome these.
18
Planning a Healthy Diet
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principles and benefits of a healthy diet.
- Know why it is important to understand an individual's needs when planning their diet.
- Be able to plan a healthy diet for an individual.
19
Principles and Values in Health and Social Care (Adults and Children and Young People), Early Years and Childcare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principles and values that underpin work in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare.
- Know ways to respect and value those who access services in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare.
20
Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care Adults and Children and Young People, Early Years and Childcare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand protection and safeguarding in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare.2.
- Know how to respond to concerns about potential or actual harm ,ab
- use or neglect within health and social care, early years or childcare setting.
21
Service Provision and Roles within Health and Social Care (Adults and Children and Young People), Early Years and Childcare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the range of service provision available in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare.
- Know the range and scope of roles within health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare.
22
Supporting Healthy Eating and Drinking in Health and Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of healthy eating.
- Understand the importance of drinking enough to stay healthy.
- Know how to support healthy eating and drinking within a health and social care environment.
23
The Development of Children and Young People Through Play
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of play for children and young people's development and well being.
- Know factors that promote inclusive and stimulating play environments.
24
Understand the Importance of Engagement in Leisure and Social Activities in Health and Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why leisure and social activities are important for an individual's well being and relationships.
- Know a range of leisure and social activities.
- Understand how a person centred approach supports individuals in leisure or social activities.
25
Working with others in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to work together with others.
- Understand partnership working in health, social care and children's and young people's settings.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6494/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Gateway Qualifications
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2020