This qualification will develop the knowledge and awareness of the types of provision in the Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s sectors. It includes the roles played by workers, from principles and values through to health and safety and working with others.

The course is aimed at learners who wish to develop an understanding of these settings, allows the learners to gain the knowledge and skills required for employment or career progression, is tailored to their interests and provides learners with the opportunity to progress to employment in the care sector.