BTEC Introductory Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 1

Course information:
BTEC Introductory Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 1

Course content:
This one year course will give you broad base knowledge and skills which will enable you to progress to the BTEC First Diploma in Health & Social Care.
The course will also help you decide your future career within Health & Social Care.
The course contains

8 units which must be completed.

Core Units:-
Unit 1

Starting Work in Health & Social Care
Unit 2 Working in Health & Social Care
Unit 3 Developing Skills in Health & Social Care

Personal Skills Units:-
Unit 4 Personal Effectiveness
Unit 5 Social Responsibility at Work

Vocational Option Units:-
Unit 7 Looking After Children
Unit 8 Images of People
Unit 9 Health & the Environment
Unit 10 Exploring Local Services

Assessment procedure:
Assessment for the BTEC Introductory Diploma is carried out internally through completion of set assignments.


Qualifications achieved:
Certificate in Life Skills

Progression opportunities:
Successful completion of the course should enable the student to progress on to the Edexcel BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Health and Social Care

Free study and financial support:
Most full-time students do not have to pay for their course. We may also be able to help you with some of the extra costs associated with college, eg travel, childcare, equipment, books etc. In addition, if you have just left school, you may be eligible for an Educational Maintenance Allowance.