Health and Social Care (Level 1)

This course is aimed at giving you the necessary skills needed to progress onto a higher level Health and Social Care course. The course is over 35 weeks, if you are successful you will have the opportunity to progress onto a Level 2 college or work based Health and Social Care qualification.

Subjects / Modules include:

• Investigating Rights and Responsibilities at Work
• Managing Your Health at Work
• Preparing for Work Placement
• Learning from Work Placement
• Health and Social Care Needs
• Personal Care in Health and Social Care
• Creative Activities for Children
• Learning Experiences for Children and Young People
• Creative and Leisure Activities for Adults in Health and Social Care
• Promoting Healthy Eating in Care
• Communication with Adults and Children in Health and Social Care
• Job Opportunities in Health and Social Care
• Health and Social Care Group Project
• Functional Skills in English and Maths

English and maths are an essential part of your studies and will help you succeed on your course. These subjects help you develop confidence and are key employability skills that recruiting employers look for. If you have not achieved GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths you will need to continue studying these subjects. We will ensure you have the right lessons and support to improve your English and maths.

Our full-time courses are designed to help you achieve your ambitions whether your goal is to go on to a higher level of study or whether you are looking to start a job. Therefore as part of your course there will be employability and study skills (we call these PD Central) that are included to meet your needs and those of the industry you want your career in.