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Free Level 1 BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Warrington

CostFREE
Duration70 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 BTEC Introductory Award in Health and Social Care Course in Warrington. Classes run at Morthyng Vocational College Warrington. This full-time daytime course is designed for 16 to 19 year olds taking their first step into health and social care. The Pearson Edexcel btec introductory award in health and social care qualification covers the core knowledge and skills employers look for in care settings. The course runs for 70 hours.

Who this course is for

16-19

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the values and principles that underpin health and social care work.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people who use care services.
  • You'll understand how to support individuals' health, wellbeing, and dignity.
  • You'll develop awareness of safeguarding and keeping people safe.
  • You'll learn about the different roles and settings within health and social care.
  • You'll build practical employability skills relevant to care environments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Morthyng Vocational College Warrington. The BTEC format uses portfolio-based assessment rather than exams. You'll complete assignments and practical tasks that build into a portfolio of evidence. Your programme is planned with you in the first few weeks, taking into account your starting point and goals.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Morthyng Vocational College Warrington will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: entry-level support role in residential or home care.
  • Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
  • Support worker: helping adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Domiciliary care worker: providing personal care in people's own homes.
  • Day centre support worker: supporting adults in community day services.

What you could study next

The level 1 btec introductory award in health and social care certificate is a stepping stone to further study. You could move on to a Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care, which carries more weight with employers and opens doors to a wider range of care roles. From there, a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is the qualification many senior care and support worker roles require.

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