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Qualification details

City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Health and Social Care (QCF)

Qualification summary

The aim of the qualification is to provide individuals with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge required in health and social care. The units in this qualification will provide an introduction to working in health and social care.

There is a wide range of units to choose from that will provide an introduction to the key activities and responsibilities involved in health and social care, such as Rights and Responsibilities at Work, the role of the Carer at mealtimes and Introduction to Activities for Children and Adults.

Qualification details

500/7659/0
City & Guilds - The City and Guilds of London Institute
1
QCF - QCF Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/11/2009
Operational start date in centres:
01/11/2009
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2011
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.

When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
English
The qualification provides an induction into work in health and social care.

Learners taking units within the qualification, such as:

-Learning from Work Placement
-Personal Care in Health and Social Care
-Communication with Adults and Children in Health and Social Care

can develop their personal skills and gain experience of Level 2 itself.

By developing learners’ skills and confidence this qualification also helps them progress to further learning, such as the Level 2 Certificate and Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care or the L2 Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care. Progression from this qualification may also lead to skilled employment or to supported employment.
No specific job occupation
Care Worker
Healthcare Assistant
B. Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
B2. Develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
  • 01 Health, Public Services and Care
    • 01.3  Health and Social Care
13
7
100-110
100
Pass
Portfolio of Evidence
N/A
None
No
To achieve the City & Guilds Certificate in Health and Social Care, the learner must achieve 13 credits. 7 credits must be achieved at Level 1.
  • A  -  Units
    Credit Value required: Minimum 13, Maximum 13.
    Sub-components required: Minimum 1, Maximum 2.
    • B  -  Level 1 Units
      Level 1 units in the City & Guilds Certificate in Health and Social Care (QCF)
      This group represents a pathway.
      Credit Value required: Minimum 7, Maximum 13.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 3, Maximum 5.
      • Y/501/7227 - Communication with Adults and Children in Health and Social Care
      • D/501/7228 - Job Opportunities in Health and Social Care
      • H/501/7229 - Health and Social Care Group Project
      • L/501/6382 - Investigating Rights and Responsibilities at Work
      • T/501/6389 - Managing Your Health at Work
      • M/501/6391 - Preparing for Work Placement
      • J/501/6395 - Learning from Work Placement
      • T/501/7221 - Health and Social Care Needs
      • A/501/7222 - Personal Care in Health and Social Care
      • F/501/7223 - Creative Activities for Children
      • J/501/7224 - Learning Experiences for Children and Young People
      • L/501/7225 - Creative and Leisure Activities for Adults in Health and Social Care
      • R/501/7226 - Promoting Healthy Eating in Care
    • C  -  Entry Level Units
      Entry Level Units in the City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Health and Social Care
      This group represents a pathway.
      Credit Value required: Minimum 4, Maximum 6.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 1, Maximum 6.
      • T/501/7218 - Health Needs
      • J/501/6333 - Investigating Rights and Responsibilities at Work
      • M/501/6360 - Managing Your Health at Work
      • A/501/7219 - Introduction to Creative and Leisure Activities for Children and Adults
      • F/501/6363 - Preparing for Work Placement
      • J/501/6364 - Learning from Work Placement
      • M/501/7220 - The Role of the Carer at Meal Times
    • D  -  Level 2 Units
      Level 2 Units in the City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Health and Social Care.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 1.