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Level 1 Health and Social Care Course in Hastings

Cost�2000.00 During this course there will be an additional cost for educational visits .
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Health and Social Care Course in Hastings. Classes run at East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year and covers health and social care services, communication skills, and how to support people in care settings. You'll also explore childcare as a possible direction, helping you decide which area of the care sector suits you. An initial assessment checks that this level 1 health and social care qualification is the right starting point for you. The course includes work experience and a visit to a health care setting.

Who this course is for

During this one-year course, you will develop a range of core skills that will help you in your career in the Health and Social Care industry. You will learn about health and social care services, improve your communication skills, and become highly organised.

Entry requirements

You will need to demonstrate an ability to achieve Level 1 English and maths by the end of the course through an initial assessment.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn about health and social care services and how they are organised.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working in care settings.
  • You'll explore childcare as well as health care, to help you choose your direction.
  • You'll practise supporting others to use adapted equipment safely.
  • You'll learn how to make healthy snacks when caring for people.
  • You'll build organisational skills relevant to working in care.
  • You'll gain experience through a visit to a health care setting and a work placement.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus. The course includes practical activities, a work experience placement, and a visit to a health care setting. Assessment is through the Pearson Edexcel BTEC framework, which uses coursework and practical tasks rather than formal exams. You'll also complete an initial assessment at the start to confirm the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. Note that there is an additional cost for educational visits during the course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant. Entry-level support role in residential or home care.
  • Care support worker. Helping individuals with daily living tasks.
  • Individual needs worker. Supporting people with specific care requirements.
  • Childcare worker. Working with young children in nursery or school settings.
  • Healthcare support worker. Assisting clinical staff in health settings.

What you could study next

After this level 1 health and social care qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, which takes you closer to working as a care assistant. If childcare interests you, a Level 2 Diploma in Childcare and Education is a natural next step. Both qualifications open doors to further Level 3 study and more senior roles in the care sector.

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