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Free Level 1 Health and Care Course in Leicester – Workpays Leicester

CostFREE
Duration200 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Health and Care Course in Leicester. Classes run at Workpays Leicester, daytime and flexibly timed to suit you.

The course is free, subject to eligibility. It covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in the course settings. You'll explore different job roles, everyday tasks, and how to work effectively in a care environment. The course takes around 200 hours of study.

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

Who this course is for

This course is designed for people looking to work in a health and care role. It will give you knowledge and understanding required to work in health and care as well as exploring the types of jobs and tasks included within the role and how to work effectively within this environment.

Entry requirements

A desire to work within the health and care industry in the future is important. You will require a good understanding of English, however holding a valid qualification is not essential.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the values and principles that underpin health and care work.
  • You'll learn about different roles in health and care settings.
  • You'll explore how to communicate effectively with people who need support.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health, safety, and wellbeing in care environments.
  • You'll understand how to maintain dignity and respect when supporting others.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding and how to protect vulnerable people.
  • You'll explore person-centred approaches to care and support.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Workpays Leicester. Learning is delivered face to face, with flexible daytime attendance. Assessment is based on coursework and knowledge checks completed during the course. No formal exams are required.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Leicester will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports people with daily living in residential or home care settings.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with physical or learning disabilities live independently.
  • Healthcare assistant, assists clinical staff in hospitals, GP surgeries, or community settings.
  • Home care worker, provides personal care and companionship in people's own homes.
  • Residential care worker, works in care homes supporting older or vulnerable adults.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Care, the next step toward a career as a qualified care worker.
  • Level 2 Award in Health and Social Care, builds on your knowledge for more specialist roles.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths, supports applications for further training or employment where these are required.

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