Course handbook

Faculty of Applied Studies

CACHELevel 1 Diploma in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings


Welcome to Fareham College, the Health, and Care and Early Years department and to the Level 1 course.

The purpose of this handbook is to outline the structure of the course and to introduce you to college life and expectations.

We hope that you enjoy the course and find it interesting and rewarding. We like to have fun learning and believe your education experience will shape your future enthusiasm to study.

The team not only lecture but promote the management of your own learning. We are excited about giving you the skills to be independent learners, seeking us for support and guidance when participated in student centred activities. We also stress that adequate time keeping, interpersonal skills and team work are essential during your time here as these are all qualities needed in achieving your short, medium and long term goals.

Although this may sound daunting and very different from your previous learning experiences, we promise to assist you in any way we can to shape your future.

Diane AmeyLevel 1 Course Leader

01329 815167 [email protected]

Steph CouperLevel 1 Lecturer

01329 815167 [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]



You are studying the Level 1 Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings course. You will be given the opportunity to explore various topics that will stretch your knowledge and develop your skills and awareness of health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings. When finishing this course you could progress to a Level 2 programme or an apprenticeship.

At the end of the course booklet is a topic overview outlining the units that will be covered and advising you of the assignment dates. There are also guidelines on the preparation we expect you to do before the unit starts.


We expect certain behaviour to be followed to make your learning and the learning of your peers more enjoyable. We also expect a certain level of behaviour that reflects your future ambitions as professionals. This is why the following rules must be adhered to:

Mobile phones must be on silent or switched off in class unless discussed previously with lecturer

Do not bring food into the lecture areas Do not wear headphones unless agreed with your

lecturer All personal items such as bags should be stowed

appropriately in lecture rooms Health and Safety should be adhered to at all times,

e.g. no standing on tables Abusive, foul or discriminatory language to either

lecturing staff or your peers will not be accepted and may constitute bullying. If this occurs disciplinary procedures may be instigated by the faculty

Although you can meet other learners in the campus areas between the blocks we must remind you that people in surrounding areas can hear you. You must refrain from shouting or using abusive and discriminatory language while on the campus. Non Fareham College students should not be on the campus.

As a future professional may we remind you to dress appropriately in your college uniform while on site, as you may have to attend interviews for work placement at short notice.

Please read a copy of our vision and commitments this can be found in the corridor in D building.


We have a commitment to providing you with any extra help you might need in completing your studies, from printing your handouts on the colour paper you find easiest to read to arranging a Learning Support Assistant to help you in lectures.

Please speak to your personal tutor or course leader if you think you need any extra help. There is a Study Centre based in the iLRC where support assistants are available to help with your studies and during your directed study time. There is also a quiet room which is accessible via the Study Centre.

If you need any assistance with finance we have a Student Services Team who can help.

We strive to have high levels of attendance at Fareham College. In the department we expect 97% attendance over the whole academic year. In the event of you having to be absent, you or your legal guardian must contact the main reception on 01329 815200 as early as possible. You must also provide either the administration officer or your course tutor with a letter from your legal guardian confirming this. Attendance is strictly monitored unauthorised absences may result in disciplinary procedure against you.


There are breaks built into your timetable. You can use the restaurants that are located on the ground floor of C Building

You need to make sure you are not late back from your breaks. If you are late you may miss valuable information. You may also risk disciplinary action if you are persistently late to lessons.

Please use the smoking areas provided on the campus. Do not smoke outside these areas.

A DBS check is a requirement of the course. This is a criminal records check and this is to ensure you are suitable to work with children and vulnerable people. If you do not have a clear record and have any criminal convictions you may be unable to continue on your course.

Please make yourself familiar with the policies about conduct whilst on college campus. These are available on the intranet. Please remember you have signed your learner agreement to declare you will adhere to these.


The work you do during your course may be assessed in a variety of manners including written essays, presentations, role plays and portfolios as appropriate.

Although this may sound better than a final exam, it is important that you submit the work as requested by your lecturer on time as failure to do so can result in you falling behind or even disciplinary procedures being implemented. It is therefore extremely important that any concerns you have over assignment work is discussed with the lecturer who is handing out the assignment as soon as possible.

Throughout the course you will have a variety of formative assessment deadlines to meet when submitting your coursework and this will help you to organise your learning. Please note the college policy states that there is a three week turn around on the marking of assignments.

Extensions of up to two weeks may be granted in exceptional cases (e.g. ill-health or learning difficulty or disability) when appropriate evidence (e.g. a medical certificate) has been provided and negotiation has taken place. An extension can only be granted once the reasons are discussed with your lecturer. Paperwork will be completed for this to show the awarding body.

If you do not agree with the assessment decision of the person marking your work, you can appeal. A slightly abridged version of the assessment appeals procedure is included at the back of this booklet.


Plagiarism can be defined as copying someone else’s work as your own. This is regarded as a serious academic “offence” and can result in a disciplinary procedure being taken out on you.

There are different types and different degrees of plagiarism - and it is often difficult to know whether you are breaking the rules or not. Below is a simple list of things that count as plagiarism:

Copying directly from a text, word-for-word Using an attractive phrase or sentence you have

found somewhere Using text downloaded from the Internet Paraphrasing the words of a text very closely Borrowing statistics from another source or person Copying from the essays or the notes of another

student Downloading or copying pictures, photographs, or

diagrams without acknowledging your sources

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It can be difficult to not plagiarise, which is why you should seek the assistance of the subject lecturer who will advise you how to quote text correctly and rephrase things in your own words.


Every week you will have tutorial sessions with your personal tutor.

Tutorials happen as a group and on a 1:1 basis. During tutorials you will be exploring a range of topics to assist you with your studies but also everyday life skills.

From observing your performance in college we will be able to put the correct support in place for you should you require it. If at any time you feel you are struggling, it is important you inform your tutor so we can be there for you or refer you if we need to.

Fareham College believe it is important to work in partnership with yourselves, and your family for you to get the best out of your course. You will have regular 1:1’s to discuss your performance. Every term a progress report will be produced for your family to read so they are able to see how you are performing on your course. There will be no surprises in your report as your progress and targets will be discussed with you weekly by your tutor.

There is a Fareham Oracle framework on which there is information about your course and content from lessons will be posted on there. Your assignments will be loaded onto the Oracle system.


Functional Skills are a fundamental component of the course you are studying and require compulsory attendance on your part. These are a nationally recognised set of awards that are based around the skills you require to gain entry to the national workforce.Although this may sound daunting, Functional Skills are already embedded within your main course of study.

If you wish to progress onto Level 2 you will need to pass your functional skills at Level 1 or gain a GCSE grade D in English and maths.

Fareham College 01329 815200Attendance Line 01329 815393

Health, Care and Early Years Department 01329 815167

Course Team Leader Level 1 [email protected]

Course Team Leader Skills Academy Early Years Lecturer Level 1 [email protected]

Head of Department Michelle Young 01329 [email protected]





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Identify To select and list appropriate items from the information that you have been given or collected


Describe To paint a picture in wordsDemonstrate To deliver in a practical way/methodInterpret To define the meaning Explain To give reasons and/or the procedure

for the ‘how’ of a situation You could introduce a topic and then provide further details to show the depth of your knowledge and skills

Investigate /explore

To examine a topic from all angles

Contrast Show the differences between two or more items/procedures/situations

Discuss To put forward both sides of an argument either through a group discussion or in writing

Compare To show similarities and differences, or advantages and disadvantages between two or more items. You would also need to bring together the findings in your comparison

Summarise To bring together all the main points of a topic

Analyse To examine closely and break into components that enable results to be interpreted and findings presented.

Justify Clarify your point of view/opinion with reasons that explain how you arrived at this point of view/opinion

Evaluate To carry out a review of the information and bring it together to form a conclusion.


Date(Session or week beginning)

Unit Title Topic

Sub-Topics

Learner Preparation

Key Exam / Assignment Dates

September 8th – 26th 2014

Intro MU1.1 (Award)Understand the range of service provision and roles within health and social care and early years and childcare.

3 weeks

The aim of this unit is to develop the learners knowledge of the range of services and the roles within health and social care (adults and children and young people) early years and childcare.

Research the range of services in health and social care and early years.

Handout – 8th SeptemberFormative – 17th September Summative – 26th September

September 29th – October 10th 2014

Intro MU1.2 (Award)

Understand the principles and values in health and social care, early years and childcare.

2 weeks

The aim of this unit is to develop the learners knowledge of the principles and values which underpin health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare

What is respect and how to we value a person?

Handout –29th September Formative –3rd October

Summative – 10th October

13th October– 7th November 2014

Intro MU1.4 9 (Award)Awareness of protection and safeguarding in health and social care/early years and childcare

3 weeks

The aim of this unit is to develop the learner’s knowledge of protection and safeguarding in health and

What does safeguarding mean? Who do we need to keep safe. Look up the term confidentiality.

Handout –13th October

Formative –20th October

Summative – 7th November


social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare.


November 10th – 21st November 2014

Intro MU1.6 (Award)Introduction to communication in health and social care/early years and childcare

2 weeks

The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with an introduction to communication methods and how to communicate with individuals

Look up methods of communication. Create a poster to show verbal and non verbal communication.

Handout –10th November Formative –14th November

Summative – 21st November

24th November – 5th December 2014

PWCS 03 (Award, Certificate)

Introductory awareness of equality and inclusion in health and social care and children’s and young people’s settings.

2 weeks

The aim of this unit is to develop the learner’s awareness and knowledge of equality and inclusion in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings.

Define the terms ‘Equality’ and ‘Inclusion’Research these terms to prepare you for discussion in class.

Handout –24th November Formative –28th November

Summative – 5th December

5th January – 16th January 2015

PWCS04 (Award, Certificate)Introductory

Awareness of health and safety in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings.

2 weeks

The aim of this unit is to develop learner’s awareness and knowledge of health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings.

Look on Oracle and play the Health and safety game.

Handout –5th

January

Formative –9th January

Summative – 16th January

19th January – 30th January 2015

PWCS 05 (Award, Certificate)Introductory awareness to person centred support in health,

2 weeks

The aim of this unit is to develop learners awareness and

Why is important to understand people’s individual needs. What

Handout – 19th January

Formative –23rd January


social care and children’s and young people’s settings

knowledge of person centred support in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings.

is the importance of getting to know someone and including them in decision making.

Summative – 30th January


2nd February- 13th February 2015

Intro MU1.7 (Award, Certificate)Introduction to children and young people’s development

2 weeks

The aim of this unit is to provide an introduction to the main stages of development and how to support the development of children and young people

Look at ‘Development Matters’ EYFS on Oracle. Follow the links to look at developmental milestones for children too.

Handout –2nd

February

Formative –6th February

Summative – 13th February

23rd February – 6th March 2015

Intro OP 1.14 (Award, Certificate)Encourage children and young people to eat healthily.

2 weeks

The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with knowledge about healthy eating and how to encourage children and young people to eat healthily.

Look at the ‘Change for Life’ website. This was launched to encourage healthy lifestyles for children. Which recipes do you think children would like?

Handout –23rd February

Formative –27th February

Summative – 6th March

9th March- 20th March 2015

PWCS O7 (Award, Certificate, Diploma)Introductory awareness of the importance of healthy eating and drinking for adults

2 weeks

The aim of this unit is to develop the learners awareness and understanding of the importance of healthy eating and drinking for adults.

Make a diary of your weekly eating and drinking habits to use in class.

Handout – 9th March

Formative – 13th March

Summative – 20th March

23rd March – 3rd April 2015

Intro OP1.1 (Award, Certificate, Diploma)Understand the importance of engagement in leisure and social activities in health and social care

2 weeks

The aim of this unit is to enable the learner to know a range of leisure and social activities and their

Join the library and look at the services they have on offer for all age ranges. Collect leaflets from a range of

Handout – 23rd March

Formative –27th March

Summative – 3rd April


importance within health and social care, the need to value each individual and how this supports choices and wishes about taking part in these activities

leisure facilities in your area.


20th April – 1st May 2015

Intro OP1.6 (Award, Certificate, Diploma)Introduction to physical disability

2 weeks

The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with an understanding of physical disabilities, person centred approach and knowledge of the importance of relevant communication skills when working with individuals with this disability.

Research a range of physical disabilities and the effects they may have on the person.What is discrimination?

Handout –20th April

Formative –4th April

Summative – 1st May

4th May – 22nd May 2015

Intro OP 1.11 (Award, Certificate, Diploma)Introduction to the physical care of babies and young children.

3 weeks

The aim of this unit is to introduce the learner to the requirements of the physical care needs and routines for the safe care of babies and young children.

Follow the youtube clip for nappy changing and sterilising bottle on Oracle.

Handout –4th

May

Formative – 15th MaySummative – 22nd May

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