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Free Level 1 Health and Social Care Course in Manchester – The Manchester College Openshaw 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 The Manchester College Openshaw Campus, full-time during the day. This one-year course introduces the health and social care sector, covering transferable skills alongside sector-specific knowledge. You'll develop a foundation that prepares you for further study or entry-level roles in care. The course is a stepping stone to a broader Level 2 Diploma, giving you the chance to build on what you've learned.

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 explore the key values and principles that underpin health and social care work.
  • You'll develop communication skills used in care settings.
  • You'll learn how to support the health, safety, and wellbeing of individuals.
  • You'll study how care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
  • You'll practise the transferable skills needed to work effectively in a care environment.
  • You'll gain an introduction to safeguarding and the duty of care.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Manchester College Openshaw Campus. Assessment is through coursework and assignments rather than formal exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course, demonstrating the skills and knowledge you've developed across each unit.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Manchester College Openshaw Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: entry-level support role in residential or home care
  • Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings
  • Support worker: working with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs
  • Home care worker: providing personal care and support in people's homes
  • Day centre support worker: supporting adults in community day services

What you could study next

  • Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care (Pearson Edexcel): the natural next step from this Certificate, covering a broader range of skills and opening more job opportunities in care.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: required for senior care roles and team leader positions.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths: useful alongside your health and social care qualification if you want to strengthen your core skills for further study.
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