NCFE
Level 1
QN: 600/4797/5
Curriculum Active
NCFE CACHE Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 676 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
NCFE
Syllabus Units
29 Units
Guided Hours
676 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Awareness of protection and safeguarding 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
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
3
Human growth and development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about human growth and development.
- Know factors which affect human growth and development.
4
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
- Know how to develop a personal healthy lifestyle plan
5
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
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
Introduction to duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the implications of duty of care
- Understand support available for addressing dilemmas that may arise about duty of care
- Know how to respond to complaints
11
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
12
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
13
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
14
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
15
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
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
Introductory awareness of bereavement in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand bereavement within health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings.
- Understand the process of grieving and adjusting to bereavement for children, young people and adults.
- Know strategies to help individual children, young people and adults to adjust to bereavement in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings.
18
Introductory awareness of 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 affects of discriminatory attitudes and behaviours on individuals
- Know the factors that affect equality and inclusion of individuals
19
Introductory awareness of 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
20
Introductory awareness of 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
21
Introductory awareness of the importance of healthy eating and drinking for adults
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of healthy eating
- Understand the importance of drinking enough to stay healthy
22
Introductory awareness of 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
23
Investigating a Vocational Area
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to research a vocational area.
- Know how to develop the skills and knowledge for a chosen job role.
24
Job Opportunities in Health and Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know job opportunities in health and social care
- Understand terms and conditions of employment within health and social care
- Know about the qualifications and skills needed for jobs in health and social care
- Be able to plan how to start work within health and social care
25
Self Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the significance of own achievements and interests to own development.
- Recognise own strengths and areas for further development.
- Understand how a person’s learning style influences career and education choices.
- Be able to set personal goals and objectives.
- Be able to make action plans to achieve personal goals.
26
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
27
Understand the 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
28
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
29
Understanding risk within health, social care and children's and young people's settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to recognise potential risks to self and others.
- Know how to assess and manage risk.
- Understand how to identify circumstances in which risk taking should be encouraged.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/4797/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NCFE
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2012