Health and Social Care Level 1

This course is aimed at learners who wish to pursue a career in a health and social care setting by gaining introductory skills and knowledge.

The Health and Social Care Introductory Certificate Level 1 blends a number of qualifications together and is designed to provide you with the required skills set for progression on to the Level 2 programme or for working in the health or social care sector. The combined elements of this programme give you an idea of what working within the health or social care sector is really like whilst gaining a range of relevant qualifications for your chosen career.

Course Info
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Health and Social Care Level 1
LevelLevel 1
LocationColchester
DurationOne year
Study ModeFull-Time
Campus / Adult Skills CentreColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2025
Fee(s)16-18 year old Study Programme: Free
Awarding/Validation BodyPearson
What Will I Learn?

Some units of the programme will help to improve your general skills and others will help you to develop skills in relation to care services. You will also engage in activities to develop your English, maths and employability skills.

Course Content

Health and Social Care Introductory Certificate Level 1 units may include:

  • Being Organised
  • Developing a Personal Progression Plan
  • Working with Others
  • Researching a Topic
  • Finding Out About Health and Social Care Services
  • Communication Skills for Health and Social Care
  • Making Healthy Snacks When Caring for People
  • Advising Others About Healthy Lifestyles
  • Providing a Creative Activity When Caring for People
  • Supporting Others to Use Adapted Equipment Safely
  • Measuring Older Adults’ Fitness Levels for Everyday Tasks
  • Visiting a Health or Social Care Setting
Entry Requirements

3 GCSEs (9-1) including English and Maths, or Level 1 Functional Skills equivalent and an interview. Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS*) check

*Please note there is a charge of approximately £50 for a DBS check.

What Can I Do Next?

On successful completion of this programme learners can progress to a Level 2 qualification such as the Health and Social Care BTEC First Extended Certificate Level 2, an Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care or Introduction to Early Years Education and Care CACHE Certificate Level 2.

Successful completion of this programme could lead to employment or an apprenticeships in the health or social care sector.

All progression routes are subject to completion of the level 2 progression task, achievement of appropriate English and Maths qualifications and a successful interview.

Fees and Finance

Students’ college education is funded for three academic years after leaving secondary school in year 11. Please click the button below which will apply to your age on the 31st August 2025 in order to find out more information about fees and finance relating to your course.

This is a 16-18 years old study programme only.

Disclaimer

All fees, prices and funding information shown on this page are for courses starting in the 2024-25 academic year unless stated otherwise, and are correct at the time of entering/printing information, however these may be subject to change due to factors outside of our control. The College cannot accept legal or financial liability as a result of any such changes.

Courses fees are generally not confirmed for September until June / July due to the above factors.

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