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Level 1 Award in an Introduction to Early Years Settings

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This qualification will allow learners to gain a basic knowledge of childcare in early years environments. This includes the value of play, roles and responsibilities of carers and volunteers and the importance of developing links in the local community. It covers working with children up to the age of 5 years. The qualification is aimed at parents and volunteers wishing to participate in the provision made by early years environments, such as pre-schools.

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*Course duration is between 3 to 5 weeks with learners attending one session per week*

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Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care 

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This qualification develops a basic knowledge of the adult social care sector. It covers the type of job roles and services within it, the role of communication and the importance of valuing the individuals being cared for.

 

*Course duration is between 3 to 5 weeks with learners attending one session per week*

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Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People’s Workforce 

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This includes knowledge and skills. This includes a work experience element of 150 hours of placement where evidence of skills needs to be gathered. Learners will be required to undergo a DBS check when enrolling onto this course.

This qualification is designed to help learners build the knowledge and skills needed when working with children and young people from birth to 19 years of age. It covers a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas working in children’s environments including early years and social care. It covers a wide range of areas including safeguarding, health and safety, supporting speech and language, and child development. 

 

*Course duration is 14 weeks with learners attending one session per week alongside their work placement*

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Level 2 Diploma in Care

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This qualification includes knowledge and skills. This includes a work experience element of 150 hours of placement where evidence of skills needs to be gathered. Learners will be required to undergo a DBS check when enrolling onto this course. 

This qualification will support learners to develop the knowledge and skills required to work in a range of clinical healthcare support settings and in health and adult care environments.

It covers a wide range of areas including dementia awareness, mental health and well-being, supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and healthcare procedures. 

 

*Course duration is 18 weeks with learners attending one session per week alongside their work placement*

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Entry Level 3 Award in Occupational Studies for the Workplace

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This course is intended to be accessible to a wide range of learners of all abilities. Learners can develop a more ‘hands on’ approach to their learning and gain practical skills, knowledge and understanding in their chosen vocational area(s). The skills, knowledge and understanding gained may help learners prepare for work through real or simulated work situations and may contribute to preparing them for working life beyond education. The qualification is intended to give learners a solid base from which to further develop their skills and learning.

 

*Course duration is between 3 to 5 weeks with learners attending one session per week*

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Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness

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This course is appropriate for a wide range of people with an interest in raising their own understanding of mental health issues. It would complement study in a range of areas, e.g. citizenship, PSHE, healthcare, social care, counselling or public services. It may also be particularly useful for those working within the voluntary and community sector and for others whose role calls for interaction with the general public in their day-to-day work. 

 

This qualification aims to: 

• Raise awareness of the issues surrounding mental health difficulties 

• Dispel some of the myths and misconceptions frequently linked to mental health issues 

• Develop learners’ knowledge of the rights of those with mental health issues. 

• Individual and professional development, providing a clear pathway from vocational training into work.

 

*Course duration is between 2 to 4 weeks with learners attending one session per week*

 

 

 

 

Level 1 Award in Safeguarding in a Learning Environment

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The qualification aims to provide learners with the suitable knowledge, guidance, support and understanding that everyone has the right to learn, to be safe and to be respected. Learners will be able to make sure that they are being provided with a safe and secure learning environment that promotes their health and wellbeing. 

 

This covers: 

• Bullying and ways to deal with it. 

• Social and emotional resilience exercises.

• Developing self-awareness.

• Recognising the needs of others.

• Develop reflective skills.

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*Course duration is between 2 to 4 weeks with learners attending one session per week*

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Level 1 Award in Employability Skills

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These courses equip learners to identify vacancies, promote themselves, prepare for a job interview and maximise their chance of success at interview, for paid employment or volunteering opportunities. This qualification is designed for anyone who uses, or would like to use: 

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• Helping skills at work or in a personal capacity.

• Learners who wish to progress towards further qualifications.

Learners who wish to study this programme to complement other programmes e.g. health and social care, children’s care, learning and development, voluntary and community work.

*Course duration is between 3 to 5 weeks with learners attending one session per week*

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Level 1 Award in Nutrition and Health

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This course is designed for learners looking to improve their understanding of nutrition and health. The course aims to:

• Develop learner’s understanding of the importance of eating healthily and maintaining hydration

• Develop learners' understanding of food choices and how to make healthy choices

• Help learners plan a healthy diet for self and others 

• Increase understanding of eating disorders, the connections between food and feelings and ways to seek help and support.

 

*Course duration is between 3 to 5 weeks with learners attending one session per week*

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Level 1 Award in Stress Awareness

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This course aims to improve learner’s understanding of stress. They will look at the causes of stress and the effects stress can have on health. They will also learn to recognise the signs and symptoms of stress and look at ways of preventing or reducing stress.

 

*Course duration is between 3 to 5 weeks with learners attending one session per week*

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Level 1 Award in Volunteering

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This qualification is suitable for learners who are thinking about working as a volunteer and will provide them with an insight into the role and an awareness of the personal standards required of them whilst volunteering. It is also suitable for those learners who are already in a volunteering role and will enhance both their knowledge and skills. In these circumstances the learners could use their volunteering role to assist them to gather the evidence required.

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*Course duration is between 3 to 5 weeks with learners attending one session per week*

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