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Always Learning. Foundation Learning Module 8 Level 1 Care Qualifications (Wales & Northern Ireland) September 2011. Introducing the new collaborative qualifications. Today’s Outcomes. To introduce the new collaborative level 1 Health & Social Care qualifications

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  1. Always Learning

  2. Foundation Learning Module 8Level 1 Care Qualifications (Wales & Northern Ireland)September 2011 • Introducing the new collaborative qualifications

  3. Today’s Outcomes To introduce 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 2 new Health and Social Care Titles for Wales and Northern Ireland Edexcel BTEC Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health and Social Care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare - Wales & Northern Ireland (QCF) Edexcel BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health and Social Care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare - Wales & Northern Ireland (QCF) 6

  7. 1 Qualifications Overview and Development

  8. Funding and eligibility overview (Wales and Northern Ireland) 8

  9. Current Funding and eligibility overview (Wales and Northern Ireland) For the existing qualifications 9

  10. 2 Qualifications Structures

  11. The Qualifications

  12. Edexcel BTEC Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health and Social Care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare(QCF)

  13. Edexcel BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health and Social Care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare (QCF)

  14. Mandatory Units Edexcel BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health and Social Care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare (QCF) The level 1 Award is nested within the level 1 Certificate

  15. Mandatory Units Cont. Edexcel BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health and Social Care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare (QCF)

  16. Optional Units Edexcel BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health and Social Care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare (QCF) 16

  17. Optional Units Cont. Edexcel BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health and Social Care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare (QCF)

  18. Summary • Centres can choose to continue delivery of current versions until 31st August 2012 • New qualifications available from 1st September 2011 • The new and existing Level 1 qualifications 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 • Sample assignment briefs available to support delivery and assessment.

  19. 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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