Free Level 1 Health and Social Care Course in Manchester. Classes run at Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus, full-time during the day. There are no formal entry requirements, so you can start without previous qualifications. Over one year, you'll build a solid foundation in health and social care, covering the knowledge and skills that employers in adult social care look for. This level 1 health and social care qualification suits anyone taking their first step toward working in care.
Who this course is for
Discover our range of courses at Hopwood Hall College, with entry requirements, progression and course information.
Entry requirements
No formal entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll explore the values and principles that underpin health and social care practice.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people who use care services.
You'll understand how to support individuals' health, wellbeing, and independence.
You'll study safeguarding and how to keep vulnerable people safe.
You'll develop awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion in care settings.
You'll learn about personal care and supporting daily living activities.
You'll gain an introduction to working in care environments and understanding care roles.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus. Assessment on the Pearson Edexcel BTEC Introductory Diploma is coursework-based. You'll build a portfolio of evidence through assignments and practical tasks rather than formal exams. Tutors will guide you through each unit and give feedback on your work as you progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living in care homes or at home.
Home care worker: help people live independently in their own homes.
Support worker: assist adults with physical or learning disabilities.
Healthcare support worker: entry-level roles in NHS or community health settings.
Residential care worker: work in supported living or residential care homes.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step for those moving into paid care roles, covering more specialist skills.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: required for senior care roles and team leader positions; also a route into nursing or social work degrees.
Apprenticeship in Adult Care: combine paid work with a recognised qualification at Level 2 or Level 3.
