Free Level 1 Health and Social Care Course in Watford. Classes run at West Herts College Watford Campus, full-time during the day. Over 33 weeks, you'll build a grounding in health and social care, covering the knowledge and skills that care roles need. This is a practical, focused health and social care qualification that suits those ready to commit to full-time study. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Visit our website for full details on the learning experience and opportunities you can expect on this course.
What you will learn
You'll explore the values and principles that underpin health and social care work.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people who use care services.
You'll study how to support individuals' health, wellbeing, and daily living needs.
You'll understand safeguarding and how to keep vulnerable people safe.
You'll learn about equality, diversity, and inclusion in care settings.
You'll develop awareness of personal and professional responsibilities in care roles.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at West Herts College Watford Campus. BTEC qualifications are assessed through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course, demonstrating your knowledge and understanding across each unit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. West Herts College Watford Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living in home or residential care.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: work with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Home care worker: provide personal care and companionship in people's homes.
Residential care worker: support residents in care homes day to day.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Care: the next step for those moving into paid care work, and the qualification many employers expect for care assistant roles.
Level 2 BTEC in Health and Social Care: builds on this course and broadens your options toward further study or employment.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: opens routes into senior care roles, nursing associate programmes, or higher education in health.
