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Free Level 1 Health and Social Care Course in Wolverhampton

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Health and Social Care Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre. This full-time daytime course focuses on practical skills rather than theory, giving you hands-on experience of tasks used in health and social care settings. You'll develop transferable skills alongside sector-specific ones. The course typically takes 2 years. It covers areas that can lead toward a role as a care assistant and open doors to further study.

Who this course is for

The Pearson BTEC Level 1 Introductory Certificate and Diploma in Health and Social Care are designed around practical skills and tasks that place an emphasis on learners demonstrating what they can do rather than what they know in theory. The qualifications give learners the opportunity to acquire and develop generic, transferable and sector-specific skills in order to complete tasks and demonstrate a level of achievement that enables them to progress to further learning. The Certificate offers a basic introduction to the health and social care sector and could be studied alongside other subjects within a study programme. The Diploma gives learners the opportunity to develop a broader range of skills in the health and social care sector.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills used in health and social care settings.
  • You'll learn how to support people in care environments.
  • You'll build transferable skills that apply across different care roles.
  • You'll complete tasks that show what you can do in real situations.
  • You'll gain an understanding of the health and social care sector.

How you will learn

Assessment is based on practical tasks and skills demonstrations rather than written exams. You'll show what you can do by completing set tasks in the classroom. Learning is hands-on and activity-based, reflecting the approach of the Pearson BTEC Introductory Certificate.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre 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 care settings.
  • Support worker: helping people with daily living and independence.
  • Domiciliary care worker: providing care in people's own homes.
  • Day centre assistant: supporting people in community day services.

What you could study next

A level 1 health and social care qualification is a stepping stone to further study. You could progress to a Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care, which covers more detailed care skills and is recognised by many employers. From there, a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care can open routes into senior care roles or further professional training.

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