Free Level 1 BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Trinity Solutions Academy, with full-time daytime study over one year. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll have an interview to make sure the programme is the right fit for you. The course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in care settings, including understanding people's needs, communication, and safe working practice.
Who this course is for
Young people aged 16 - 18
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. Individual needs will be assessed at interview to ensure you are enrolled on the most suitable programme.
What you will learn
You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered.
You'll develop communication skills for working with people who need care and support.
You'll learn how to maintain dignity, privacy, and respect in care settings.
You'll understand safeguarding and how to protect vulnerable people.
You'll study health, safety, and hygiene in care environments.
You'll look at the physical, emotional, and social needs of individuals.
You'll build awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion in care work.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Trinity Solutions Academy. The BTEC Diploma is assessed through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the units you study. Assessment is ongoing throughout the year, so there's no single high-stakes exam at the end.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Trinity Solutions Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in their homes or residential settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: work with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Personal care assistant: provide one-to-one support for individuals.
Domiciliary care worker: deliver care in people's own homes.
Residential care worker: support residents in care homes day to day.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Care: the next step toward a career as a care assistant, and a requirement for many entry-level care roles.
Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care: builds directly on this qualification within the same Pearson Edexcel framework.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: opens routes into senior care roles, nursing associate programmes, or further study.
