Free Level 1 BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care Course in Solihull. Classes run at Solihull College and University Centre, full-time during the day, over one year. This level 1 BTEC diploma in health and social care qualification introduces the skills and knowledge needed to work in care settings. You'll cover health and social care needs, communication, healthy eating in care, job opportunities in the sector, and creative and leisure activities for children and adults. No formal qualifications are needed to start.
Who this course is for
Studying level 1 provides an introduction to the skills, qualities and knowledge that will be required for employment in a health and social care setting.
Units include;
Health and Social care needs,
Communication,
Promoting Healthy Eating in Care,
Job Opportunities in Health and Social Care
Creative and Leisure Activities for Children and Adults
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications are needed to gain entry, however learners must have a keen interest in working within the sector and be working at entry level for Maths/English.
What you will learn
You'll explore the health and social care needs of different people.
You'll develop communication skills for care settings.
You'll learn how to promote healthy eating in care environments.
You'll discover job opportunities in health and social care.
You'll plan and support creative and leisure activities for children and adults.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Solihull College and University Centre, attending full-time during the day. Learning is unit-based, covering both knowledge and practical skills relevant to care work. Assessment is through coursework and assignments completed across the year rather than a final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Solihull College and University Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Childcare worker: work with children in nursery or community settings.
Activity coordinator: organise leisure and creative activities in care homes.
Support worker: help adults with disabilities or mental health needs.
What you could study next
Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care: the natural next step, building on this qualification and opening more roles in care.
Level 2 Certificate in Adult Social Care: a work-based route recognised for entry-level care roles.
Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2: useful alongside or after this course if you want to progress to Level 3 study or meet employer requirements.
