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Level 1 Health and Care Course in Stockport – Stockport Skills Centre

CostFREE
Duration30 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Health and Care Course in Stockport. Classes run at Stockport Skills Centre, full-time during the day. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old, or 19 to 24 years old with an Education, the course Plan. Fees may apply otherwise.

The course introduces you to the knowledge and skills needed to work in health, social care, and related roles. You'll explore the course environment, develop employability skills, and learn about the behaviours expected in professional care settings. The course runs for around 30 weeks.

You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Certificate in Health and Care.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for 16 - 18-year-olds who want to develop your knowledge and understanding of the health and care sector while gaining a nationally recognised Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award or Certificate in Health and Care.

This course provides an introduction to the skills, knowledge and behaviours required for future study and careers in health, social care and related professions. It is designed to help learners build confidence, employability skills and an understanding of the health and care environment.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

Learners should have an interest in health and care and a willingness to participate in classroom-based learning and practical activities.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of the health and care sector and how it works.
  • You'll learn about the skills and behaviours expected in care roles.
  • You'll build employability skills relevant to health and social care work.
  • You'll gain an understanding of how to support people in care settings.
  • You'll explore the values and principles that underpin good care practice.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical activities. Your tutor will support you throughout the course. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll be assessed on your knowledge and understanding of health and care topics through coursework and activities completed during the programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stockport Skills Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports people with daily living in care homes or in the community.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with physical, emotional, or social needs.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Home care worker, provides personal care and support to people in their own homes.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Care, the next step toward working as a qualified care assistant or support worker.
  • Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification, builds on your Level 1 knowledge and prepares you for a wider range of care roles.
  • Apprenticeship in adult care, lets you earn while you learn in a real care setting.
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