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Free Level 1 Health and Social Care Course in Sheffield – The Sheffield College Peaks Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Health and Social Care Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Peaks Campus, full-time during the day.

The course covers the foundations of working in health, social care, and children's and young people's settings. You'll explore topics such as safeguarding, communication, and the values that underpin care work. It typically takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with an NCFE Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings.

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the values and principles that underpin care work.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding in health, social care, and children's settings.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working with people in care environments.
  • You'll study the roles and responsibilities of workers in these settings.
  • You'll learn about the needs of children, young people, and adults in care.
  • You'll understand basic health, safety, and wellbeing in care settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at The Sheffield College Peaks Campus. Assessment is likely to include written assignments and practical tasks linked to real care scenarios. Your tutor will guide you through each topic during the year.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports adults with daily living in care homes or at home.
  • Early years assistant, works with young children in nurseries or pre-schools.
  • Youth support worker, helps young people with personal development and wellbeing.
  • Healthcare support worker, assists clinical staff in hospitals or community settings.
  • Residential support worker, provides care in supported living or residential homes.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Care, the next step for those wanting to work as a care assistant or support worker.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Early Years Education, for those aiming to work in nurseries or children's settings.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health, for those interested in youth support roles.
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