Events
August 20-September 8, 2026
various times
Huntingdon Campus Open Day (Cambridge Regional College)
October 15, 2026
5:00pm-7:00pm
October 21, 2026
4:30pm-7:00pm
Huntingdon Campus Open Day (Cambridge Regional College)
November 7, 2026
9:30am-12:30pm
Huntingdon Campus Apprenticeship Information Evening (Cambridge Regional College)
November 10, 2026
6:00pm-7:30pm
Cambridge Campus Apprenticeship Information Evening
November 12, 2026
6:00pm-7:30pm
November 14, 2026
9:30am-12:30pm
January 23, 2027
10:00am-12:30pm
Cambridge Campus - Apprenticeships, Jobs and Careers Fair
March 2, 2027
4:00pm-6:00pm
Huntingdon Campus - Careers Fair & Open Day (Cambridge Regional College)
March 4, 2027
4:00pm-6:00pm
April 22, 2027
4:30pm-7:00pm
June 29, 2027
4:30pm-7:00pm
Huntingdon Campus Open Day (Cambridge Regional College)
July 1, 2027
4:30pm-6:00pm
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- Entry 3 Diploma in Occupational Studies for the Workplace (Early Years)
- ESOL Study Programme (Huntingdon)
- Hair and Beauty - Hairdressing - Level 1 - Introduction Diploma
- Motor Vehicle - Automative Care - Level 2 - Technical Occupational Diploma
- UAL Level 1 Diploma in Music, Performing & Production Arts Level 1 UAL Diploma
CACHE Level 1 in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's & Young People's Settings
Cambridge Regional College
Kings Hedges Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2QT
Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 1
Available start dates
Available start dates
Wednesday, 02 September 2026
Huntingdon Campus
1 Year(s)
Full time
Course Summary
This qualification is aimed at people considering a career in health and/or social care with adults or working with children and young people.
You will study a variety of units over one year including:
• Provision of roles in Health, Social Care and Childcare
• Principles and values in Health, Social Care and Childcare
• Awareness of safeguarding
• Introduction to communication
• Awareness of equality and inclusion
• Awareness of health and safety
The development of practical English and Maths skills will be an essential part of your programme. A minimum of 30 hours work experience will be arranged for you in a relevant setting. In addition, if you have not achieved a GCSE grade 4 or above in English and/or Maths, you will study for a recognised qualification appropriate to your level e.g. GCSE or Functional Skills. IT will be embedded in the delivery of your specialist skills.
There will be a cost to students of £100 which includes security check (DBS) and course materials, 19+ fees apply.
Entry requirements
You will need to have achieved 2 GCSEs at grade 2 (E) or above.
Once at the college you will have to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is not possible to complete the course without satisfactory clearance. It is also a requirement that students on this course are independent workers within the placement settings.
Your next steps...
On completing the qualification, learners who wish to pursue a career in either Health or Social Care or Childcare can progress to other Level 1 or 2 qualifications such as the NCFE CACHE Level 1 Diploma in Caring for Children and the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years practitioner, or the BTEC Level 2 First Certificate in Health and Social Care.
You may also join an apprenticeship programme.
For more courses like this, check our courses page.