Level 1 BTEC Health and Social Care Course in Newcastle upon Tyne for Young People with an EHCP – Trinity Academy Newcastle
CostFunded through your local authority
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
For pupils of Trinity Academy Newcastle with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Places are arranged through your local authority.
About this course
Free Level 1 BTEC Introductory Award in Health and Social Care Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Trinity Academy Newcastle, full-time during the day. You'll have an assessment at interview to make sure this is the right level for you. The course covers the health, care, and education sectors, building communication, teamwork, leadership, and employability skills alongside sector knowledge. It runs over 12 months. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC Introductory Award in Health and Social Care qualification is a recognised Level 1 route into the sector.
Who this course is for
This programme aims to prepare you for the world of work within the Health, Care or Education sector. You will gain knowledge and experience of the industry, whilst studying with skilled staff in a specialist-training environment with practical opportunities. You can train up to level one standard, as well as improving skills such as communication, teamwork, leadership and employability to prepare you for the world of work. This course is an ideal opportunity to develop your organisation skills as well as gaining an understanding of the Health and Social Care sector.
Entry requirements
You'll have an assessment at interview to make sure that this is the right level course for you.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of the health, care, and education sectors.
You'll build communication skills used in care and support settings.
You'll practise teamwork and leadership in a training environment.
You'll develop employability and organisation skills for the workplace.
You'll gain practical experience through specialist training opportunities.
How you will learn
You'll study in a specialist training environment with practical opportunities alongside classroom sessions. Learning is delivered by skilled staff with sector experience. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks typical of the BTEC Award format, including assignments that demonstrate your knowledge and skills across the units covered.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Trinity Academy Newcastle will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Early years support worker: helping children in nursery or school settings.
Learning support assistant: supporting pupils with additional needs in schools.
Social care worker: working with vulnerable adults or young people in the community.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care: the next step up, covering care values, safeguarding, and person-centred practice in more depth.
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a broader qualification that can support entry into care assistant roles.
Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2: useful alongside any health and social care qualification if you want to strengthen your core skills for employment or further study.
