The Level 1 Diploma in Society, Health & Development focuses on the following four sectors:

- Health

- Justice

- Children

- Young Children

The course teaches you about the work, values, attributes and attitudes associated with working within these sectors. Students will also learn about the numerous organisations which care for and support individuals, families, groups and communities within society. It equips learners with the knowledge and skills they need to progress to further study or gain a rewarding career in one of the four sectors.

Learners will:

- Explore the four sectors and the principles and values on which they operate

- Investigate the importance of team work and clear communication

- Assess the factors involved in growth, development and healthy living

- Develop an understanding of anti-social and offending behaviour

- Learn about supporting the needs of individuals

- Gain an awareness of the importance of personal and professional development in the work place

In addition to the above units, you will study the following units:

- Functional Skills in English, Maths and ICT within sector-related contexts.

- Additional and Specialist Learning: Additional and Specialist Learning (ASL) gives learners the opportunity to personalise their learning by choosing units of study and qualifications that specifically interest them, deepening and broadening their knowledge.

- Projects: This enables learners to personalise their learning and pursue their interests in creative and innovative ways.

- Personal Learning and Thinking Skills - As part of the Diploma, it is a requirement that learners develop and demonstrate their personal learning and thinking skills. Personal learning and thinking skills capture the essential skills of team working, self management, effective participation, independent enquiry, reflective learning and creative thinking. These skills will enable the learner to enter work and adult life as a confident and capable individual.

- Work Experience - At Trafford College we can support all your Diploma work placements from start to finish. We have access to an extensive range of employers across all 4 sectors (health, justice, children and young people) offering placements for young people of all abilities. Learners should emerge from their work experience with a better understanding of the skills they need for their chosen industries and the job opportunities they can expect in the future.

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Year 10 - Cache Certificate in Preparation for Childcare

The Level 1 Diploma in Society, Health & Development focuses on the following four sectors:

• Health
• Justice
• Children
• Young Children

The course teaches you about the work, values, attributes and attitudes associated with working within these sectors. Students will also learn about the numerous organizations which care for and support individuals, families, groups and communities within society. It equips learners with the knowledge and skills they need to progress to further study or gain a rewarding career from one of the four sectors or beyond.

Learners will:

• Explore the four sectors and the principles and values on which they operate.
• Investigate the importance of team work and clear communication.
• Assess the factors involved in growth, development and healthy living.
• Develop an understanding of anti-social and offending behaviour.
• Learn about supporting the needs of individuals.
• Gain an awareness of the importance of personal and professional development in the work place.

Further to the Principal Learning, the Diploma is made up of the following components:

Functional Skills - The Diploma provides opportunities for learners to develop and apply functional skills in English, mathematics and ICT within sector-related contexts.

Additional and Specialist Learning - Additional and Specialisit Learning (ASL) gives learners the opportunity to personalise their learning by choosing units of study and qualifications that specifically interest them, deepening and broadening their knowledge.

Projects - As essential components of the Diploma, the Level 1 Foundation Project, Level 2 Higher Project and Level 3 Extended Project enable learners to personalise their learning and pursue their interests and extend their learning in creative and innovative ways. For learners who wish to continue to Higher Education, the Extended Project gives them the opportunity to demonstrate their motivation to succeed on their intended University course.

Personal Learning and Thinking Skills - As part of the Diploma, it is a requirement that learners develop and demonstrate their personal learning and thinking skills. Personal learning and thinking skills capture the essential skills of team working, self management, effective participation, independent enquiry, reflective learning and creative thinking. These skills will enable the learner to enter work and adult life as a confident and capable individual.

Work Experience - At Trafford College we can support all your Diploma work placements from start to finish. We have access to an extensive range of employers across all 4 sectors (health, justice, children and young people) offering placements for young people of all abilities. Learners should emerge from their work experience with a better picture of the skills they need for their chosen industries and the job opportunities they can expect in the future.