Free Level 1 Health and Social Care Course in Crewe. Classes run at Acorn Training Crewe. This is a short, full-time daytime course that runs for one week. It covers the core knowledge you need to start working in health and social care settings, including care values, communication, and safeguarding. You'll need to be fluent in English to join. The course is open to adults aged 19 and over who are not currently in work or education. Completing it gives you a recognised health and social care qualification from Pearson Edexcel.
Who this course is for
Those 19+ not currently in work or education.
Entry requirements
Fluent in English Language.
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 the basics of safeguarding adults and keeping people safe.
You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of care workers.
You'll develop awareness of health, safety, and hygiene in care settings.
You'll explore how to support people's dignity, privacy, and independence.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions over one full-time week. Learning is practical and tutor-led, covering key topics through group discussion, activities, and guided study. Assessment is through coursework and assignments completed during the course. There are no exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Acorn Training Crewe 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 hospitals or clinics.
Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care to people living at home.
Support worker: help adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Residential care worker: work in care homes supporting older adults.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care: the natural next step, covering care practice in more depth and recognised by many employers for entry-level roles.
Level 2 Diploma in Care: a larger qualification that meets the requirements for regulated care roles and can count toward the Care Certificate.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: for those aiming to move into senior or supervisory care positions.
