Health and Social Care - Level 1 Certificate

This course is an introduction to the ever-growing health and social care sector, a growing area for employment in the UK. In addition to an overview of the skills and knowledge needed, you will also gain employability skills, including communication skills, teamwork, time management and creativity.

Topics covered can include:

• Health and Social Care needs
• Creative activities for children
• Promoting healthy eating in care
• Job opportunities in Health and Social Care

You will need:

• A reference from your previous school/college

You do not need to have any previous qualifications.

All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

The course is assessed throughout the year with practical assignments and written tests.

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Adults - ENTRY LEVEL/LEVEL 2

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions for at least 12 months.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course, but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have other additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

You could go on to study a Health and Social Care course at Level 2 such as our BTEC 'Level 2 First Diploma in Health and Social Care', or onto employment.