Health and Social Care Introductory Certificate Level 1

This course is for people who are looking to work in  a career in health care, social care or childcare.

This course is primarily for post-16 learners who want to continue their education and develop their skills for progression to further learning and, ultimately, to employment.

Three GCSEs at grade E or grade 2 including English.

You will develop pre-employability skills

and contextualised knowledge to allow you to progress to further learning and training and,

Ultimately, to become successful in your chosen sector.

You will study units such as:

Supporting children’s learning though everyday experiences.

Making healthy snacks when caring for people.

Getting people active.

Keeping active and healthy.

Your course is taught through classroom learning and directed study.  You will be assessed through course work which includes, presentations, reports and action plans.

Learners can progress onto Level 2 health or childcare courses, subject to references from teaching staff.

You may need to pay for field trips.