This qualification is for learners if they are 16 years old or over, and want to apply their skills and knowledge in health, social care and childcare. This qualification is about not only babies, the elderly and the ill; employers in health and social care require their employees to deal with a range of people, tasks and environments whilst maintaining the safety, security and wellbeing of their service users. Therefore, this qualification will provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress into employment, either through an Apprenticeship or directly into work. Students will cover topics such as: • Principles of working in health, social care and childcare • Health and safety in practice • Working in a person-centred way • Safeguarding These units will give learners knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles of working in the sector such as key legislation and how to maintain health and safety for both themselves and individuals who require care and support. Learners will also gain skills in planning and adopting a person-centred approach to care and know how to deal with suspicions or disclosures of harm or abuse, as and when they occur.