The qualification is suitable for:
- learners aged 16+ currently working in or intending to work in the Health and Social Care sector
- domiciliary care workers who have not yet registered with Social Care Wales and need to do so by 2021
- adult care workers who have not yet registered with Social Care Wales and need to do so by 2022
The qualification will provide a thorough introduction to the principles, values and knowledge needed to work in the Health and Social Care sectors with adults and children and young people.
The content for this qualification includes the following themes:
- principles and values
- health and well-being
- professional practice
- safeguarding
- health and safety
The qualification is aimed at those working or hoping to work in either adult services or children and young people services.