Level 1 Health and Social Care

This course offers the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and understanding in health and social care. You will have the opportunity to apply learning in a realistic way, developing practical skills you will need in the sector. In addition, you will develop transferable key skills, such as teamwork and communication, that are highly valued by employers.

What you will learn:

• Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care
• Human growth and development
• Safeguarding and protection for health and social care
• Communication in health and social care
• Working in health and social care
• Anatomy and physiology for health and social care
• Common care disorders
• Creative activities in health and social care

A variety of assessment methods are used including assignments, presentations, displays, practical activities and written reports. There are currently no exams in this qualification.

Work experience - You will have the opportunity to complete internal work related activities or external placements in health and social care settings.

3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, preferably including either English or Maths

This qualification is graded A* – D.

Progression onto Early Years and Health and Social Care courses, with at least a C or grade 4, or apprenticeship/employment opportunities in the Health and Social Care fields.

You could also progress into employment in the sector, or to Higher Education from the T Level.