The Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings aims to develop learners’ knowledge and awareness of health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings. It is aimed at learners in school or college who wish to develop an understanding of the similarities and differences between these settings.

Study Time: 101 hours

Guided learning hours:  86

Credit value 10

What is a nested qualification?

This qualification is nested. Qualifications within a nested suite allow learners to be topped up to a qualification that is the same level and subject within the Award, Certificate, Diploma structure. This can be done by self-service through the Portal. Qualification nests and top-up pricing can be found in our fees list.

Who is the qualification suitable for?

Anyone considering a career in health and/or social care with adults or children and young people.

Real work environment (RWE) requirement/ recommendation

Learners do not need to be working as this is a knowledge only qualification.

Recommended assessment methods

All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods which could include: written assignments or tasks* such as designing a leaflet or booklet, charts or diagrams or setting up an information board.

Grading system Achieved or Not Yet Achieved

How long will it take to complete?

You can usually complete it in a year or less.

Entry requirements/ recommendations

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification but learners must be at least 14 years of age.

About this qualification

This is a regulated qualification. The regulated number for this qualification is 600/1211/0.