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Explore the new collaborative level 1 qualifications in Health & Social Care, including changes, units, and timing options. Developed in partnership with Skills for Care, these qualifications focus on industry requirements and pre-employment skills.

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  1. Always Learning

  2. Foundation Learning Module 7Level 1 Care Qualifications (England)September 2011 • Introducing the new collaborative qualifications

  3. Today’s Outcomes Introduction to the new collaborative level 1 Health & Social Care qualifications To gain an understanding of the structures and the changes to these Level 1 qualifications To consider the timing options for implementing the new qualifications Identify the new units and options for delivery To recognise your commitment to continued professional development.

  4. Introduction • Edexcel BTEC Level 1 Qualifications in Health and Social Care • These new qualifications have been developed in collaboration with the Sector Skills Council - Skills for Care and Development and in consultation with employers and training providers. • They introduce learners to employment within the Health and Social Care sector. • They cover the latest industry requirements.

  5. Introduction 5 new Level 1 qualifications have been developed in collaboration with Skills for Care and Development 3 qualifications have been developed for England only 2 qualifications have been developed for Wales and Northern Ireland The qualifications have been developed with a pre-employment focus Each qualification contains mandatory units All units are at Level 1. 5

  6. The 3 new Health and Social Care Titles for England 1 Edexcel BTEC Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care 2 & 3 Edexcel BTEC Level 1 Award and Certificate in Introduction to Health and Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings 6

  7. 1 Qualifications Overview and Development Foundation LearningPresentation Title runs here l 00/00/00

  8. Development timeline

  9. Funding and eligibility overview (England)The new qualifications 9

  10. Current Funding and eligibility overview (England)For the existing qualifications 10

  11. 2 Qualifications Structures Foundation LearningPresentation Title runs here l 00/00/00

  12. The Qualifications

  13. Edexcel BTEC Level 1 Award in Preparing to work in Adult Social Care (QCF) This Award is a stand alone qualification. Learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. Centres will need to deliver all of the Mandatory units in Group A.

  14. Edexcel BTEC Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings (QCF) This Award is nested within the larger Certificate. Learners must achieve a minimum of 10 credits in total. 6 Credits must be taken from Mandatory Group A and a minimum of 4 credits must be taken from Optional Group B.

  15. Edexcel BTEC Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings (QCF)

  16. Edexcel BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings Learners must achieve a minimum of 25 credits. 20 credits must be taken from Mandatory Group A and a minimum of 5 credits must be taken from Optional Group B. Group A Mandatory Units continue on next slide…

  17. Edexcel BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings 17

  18. Edexcel BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings Optional Units continue on next slide…

  19. Edexcel BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings 19

  20. Additional Information • Centres can choose to continue delivery of current versions until 31st August 2012 • New versions are available from 1st September 2011 • The new versions are PASS only • There is no Diploma available in the new specifications • The specifications include detailed mapping for assessment of Functional Skills • New Units and content are now available on the website • Resources available, will be activity based, rather than textbooks.

  21. Thank you If you would like further information please contact us on 020 7190 5099 or visit our website www.edexcel.com/foundationlearning You can sign up for the Foundation Learning eNewsletter at www.edexcel.com/flenews

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