16 - 19 years old

BTEC Level 1 Introduction to Vocational Training
This qualification is an introduction to vocational training which consists of two mandatory core units:
Being Organised
Developing a Personal Progression Plan
and a choice of several optional sector units:
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Art and Design                    Hospitality
Caring for Children              Public Services
Business                             IT
Digital Media                       Health & Social Care
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​You will attend placement in your chosen sector units.
You can progress onto the Teaching Assistants qualification or Health & Social Care Level 2 

  
​QCF Level 2 Certificate  & Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Assistants
These qualifications will enable you to work as a TA in an educational setting
The Level 2 Certificate consists of 11 units and the Level 3 Diploma consists of 15 units.  You will attend placement in a local school every week and the Training Centre once a week.
Across both Levels you will learn about:
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Communication Skills            Provide Displays in Schools        Schools as Organisations
Learner Records                   Child Development                     Health & Safety
Welfare & Well Being             Equality, Diversity & Inclusion      Professional Development

​City & Guilds Health & Social Care Level 2 Core Qualification 
This qualification will enable learners to apply for registration with Social Care Wales as a social care worker in domiciliary care or residential child care.
There are 5 units to achieve:
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Principles and Values of Health & Social Care(adults)
Health and Well-Being (adults)
Professional Practice as a Health & Social Care Worker
Safeguarding Individuals
Health & Safety in Health & Social Care

Depending on your age when you join the Training Centre, will decide what level qualification you start with and your individual progression route.
We provide you with polo shirts, disposable face masks and a refillable personalised hand sanitiser bottle for you to use when in placement. You will also be able to apply for EMA ( Education Maintenance Allowance) and a bus pass.