NCFE
Level 1
QN: 601/5364/7
Curriculum Active
NCFE CACHE Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health and Social Care (Adults and Children and Young People), Early Years and Childcare (Wales)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 579 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
NCFE
Syllabus Units
24 Units
Guided Hours
579 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Awareness of health and safety in health and social care _adults and children and young people_, early years and childcare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know responsibilities of workers and employers for health and safety in a health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare setting.
- Understand the purpose of risk assessments in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare settings.
- Know what contributes to the reduction of the spread of infection in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare settings.
2
Awareness of safeguarding in health and social care _adults and children and young people_, early years and childcare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand safeguarding in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare.
3
Encourage children and young people to eat healthily
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about healthy eating for children and young people.
- Know about activities to encourage children and young people to eat healthily.
4
Exploring Connections with Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand links between ESDGC themes and current area of study
5
Introduction to a Healthy Lifestyle
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what contributes to a healthy lifestyle.
- Know what contributes to an unhealthy lifestyle.
- Know how activities contribute to a healthy lifestyle.
- Know how to develop a personal healthy lifestyle plan.
6
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.
7
Introduction to balanced diets for individuals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principles of a balanced diet for individuals.
- Be able to plan a balanced diet that meets individuals needs and preferences.
8
Introduction to children and young people’s development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the stages of children and young people’s development.
- Know factors that affect children and young people’s development.
- Know how to support children and young people’s development.
9
Introduction to communication in health and social care _adults and children and young people_, early years and childcare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different methods of communication.
- Understand how to communicate with individuals.
10
Introduction to creative activities for children’s development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of creative development.
- Be able to contribute to children‘s creative development.
11
Introduction to Dementia
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of a person centred approach when working with individuals with dementia.
- Know the main causes and effects of dementia.
- Understand the importance of effective communication for individuals with dementia.
12
Introduction to language immersion in an early years and childcare setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what is meant by the term the immersion method.
- Know how the environment supports the development of new language skills.
- Be able to use verbal and non-verbal communication skills to promote the development of new language skills.
13
Introduction to Learning Disability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of a person centred approach when working withindividuals with a learning disability.
- Know the main causes of learning disability.
- Understand the importance of effective communication for individuals with a learning disability.
14
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.
15
Introduction to partnership working in health and social care _adults and children and young people_, early years and childcare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand partnership working in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare.
16
Introduction to Physical Disability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of a person centred approach when working with individuals with aphysical disability.
- Know the main causes of physical disability.
- Know factors that have an impact on the lives of individuals with physical disabilities.
17
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.
18
Introduction to 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
19
Introduction to the factors affecting older people
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the impact of the ageing process on older people.
- Understand attitudes of society towards older people.
- Know the importance of independence for older people.
20
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.
21
Introductory awareness of inclusion and disability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of inclusion within health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare
- Know the factors that promote inclusion of disabled children, young people and adults
22
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
23
Understand the principles and values in health and social care _adults and children and young people_, early years and childcare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand 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.
24
Understand the range of 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 the health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/5364/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NCFE
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2015