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Free Level 1 Health and Care Course in Newham – Newham College London East Ham Campus

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Health and Care Course in Newham. Classes run at Newham College London East Ham Campus. Daytime sessions run part-time over 18 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll build the communication, teamwork, and practical skills that underpin work in health and social care settings. Before you enrol, you'll complete an initial diagnostic assessment to confirm the right level for you. You need to achieve Entry Level 3 English to be accepted onto this course. A free health and care course for adults looking to take a first step in the sector.

Who this course is for

The Certificate in Health and Social Care aims to give you the opportunity to provide an educational foundation for a range of careers in Health and Social Care. It will have you to develop a range of skills and attitudes essential for working in the Health and Social Care sector. You will also be able to further develop your communication and teamwork skills.

Entry requirements

You will need a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-E) including English and maths and/or an equivalent qualification.

An Initial Diagnostic Assessment has to be completed before you are enrolled – you will need to achieve Entry 3 English to be accepted on to the Level 1 course. This is to ensure you are put on the right course at the right level.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop communication skills relevant to health and social care settings.
  • You'll explore the values and attitudes expected when working with people who need care.
  • You'll build teamwork skills suited to care environments.
  • You'll gain an educational foundation across a range of health and care topics.
  • You'll develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities within the health and social care sector.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Newham College London East Ham Campus. Teaching covers both knowledge and practical skills relevant to health and social care work. Assessment is carried out through coursework and tasks completed during the course. Your progress is reviewed throughout to support your development.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Newham College London East Ham Campus 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.
  • Home care worker: provide personal care and daily living support.
  • Residential care worker: support residents in care homes day to day.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Care: the next step for anyone moving toward a care assistant role in a regulated setting.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care: broadens your knowledge and strengthens your CV for entry-level care work.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: opens doors to senior care roles and team leader positions.
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