CACHE NCFE Health Care and Early Years Preparation - J199

• This is a study programme for students 16-18 years.
• 3 GCSE's at Grade 2/E or above including Grade 2/E in English or relevant Entry Level qualification.
• Two positive references. One must be from your last place of education or training.
• Satisfactory interview, assessment, school report and/or reference.
• If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.

To learn effectively on your course you will need to use certain items of equipment and undertake particular activities as part of your studies. To further enhance your learning experience the following will be required: Uniform £30 Disclosure and Barring Service Check Certificate £44 If you need support with these costs, don't worry, click on the link below and complete a bursary application form. https://www.wmc.ac.uk/student-support/financial-support/bursaries-loans Equipment purchased will be yours to keep and you will be able to use them for practice at home and in your future career. N.B. prices correct as of 23/06/2021

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

At interview you will need to:

All assessment criteria for the chosen units must be achieved in order to obtain a pass.
Are you aged 16-18?
Study programmes are full-time courses for 16-18 year olds which include:

• A qualification such as BTEC Extended Diploma
• Meaningful work experience or preparation for work
• English and maths, if you don't already have GCSE grade A* - C (grade 4 or above) in English and maths
• Non-study activities such as tutorials, voluntary work, fund-raising/charity work, sport or trips

The Level 1 Certificate allows progression to the Level 2 Health and Social Care Diploma or Health and Social Care preparing to Work, Childhood Studies qualifications at Level 2 or alternatively provide a valuable learning opportunity to prepare you for an apprenticeship in a related area.

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You could progress to these Wirral Met courses:

• J187 - Health and Social Care - Preparing to Work level 2
• N092 - CACHE Introducing Caring for Children and Young People Level 2 Certificate