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Free Level 1 Health and Social Care Course in Manchester – Harpurhey Campus

CostFREE
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

Free Level 1 Health and Social Care Course in Manchester. Classes run at Harpurhey Campus, full-time during the day. This health and social care qualification introduces you to the sector, covering the skills and knowledge needed to work in care settings. You'll study for one year, building transferable skills alongside sector-specific ones. It's a strong starting point before progressing to a higher-level diploma.

Who this course is for

This course gives you the opportunity to acquire and develop generic, transferable and sector-specific skills for Health and Social Care in order to complete tasks and demonstrate a level of achievement that enables you to progress to further learning.

The Certificate offers an introduction to the health and social care sector before then allowing you to progress onto the diploma - gives you the opportunity to develop a broader range of skills in the health and social care sector - later in the academic year.

On the course you’ll learn about health and social care services, communication skills required for the sector, how to advise others about healthy lifestyles and much more.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop an understanding of the health and social care sector and the roles within it.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people who use care services.
  • You'll explore the values and principles that underpin health and social care practice.
  • You'll develop practical, transferable skills relevant to care environments.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals' health, wellbeing, and independence.
  • You'll build awareness of safeguarding and duty of care responsibilities.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Harpurhey Campus. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks rather than formal exams. You'll complete assignments and activities that demonstrate your skills and knowledge across the units covered. Your tutor will guide you through each stage of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Harpurhey 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.
  • Social care worker: help vulnerable adults or young people day to day.
  • Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care and support in people's homes.
  • Residential support worker: support residents in care homes or supported living.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care: the natural next step, covering a broader range of skills and opening more roles in care.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: required for senior care roles and a route into nursing or social work degrees.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 2: useful alongside care qualifications, and often required for further study or registration with professional bodies.
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