Health and Social Care - Level 1 Certificate
Start Date:
2 September 2024
Attendance:
Full Time
Location:
King's Cross Centre
Suitable for:
School Leavers, Adults
Duration:
1 Year
Level:
Level 1
CAREER PROSPECTS
Paramedics
Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants
Ambulance Staff (Excluding Paramedics)
Nurses
Senior Care Workers
Social Workers
Care Workers and Home Carers
Medical Practitioners
Medical and Dental Technicians
ABOUT THE COURSE
This course gives you 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.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
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
WHAT WILL I NEED?
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.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
The course is assessed throughout the year with practical assignments and written tests.
WHAT WILL IT COST?
School Leavers
If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, it will be free. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.
Adults
Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2
If you will be aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, your course may be free, depending on your circumstances. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.
WHAT CAN I DO AFTER?
You could go on to study a Health & Social Care course at Level 2, such as our BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Health & Social Care, or you could look for employment.
WHERE STUDENTS PROGRESS TO AFTER THIS COURSE
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of people went into Education, not Higher Education, after completing the course
0%
of people went into Higher Education after completing the course
0%
of people went into Employment after completing the course
