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Level 1 Infection Control Course in Bath – Bath College City Centre Campus

CostFREE
Duration2 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Oct 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Infection Control Course in Bath. Classes run at Bath College City Centre Campus, part-time during the day over two weeks.

Funding may be available for some learners. Contact the college for details on whether fees apply to you. The course covers how infections spread, how to prevent them, and how to follow safe hygiene practices in care settings. These are essential skills for anyone working or looking to work in health and social care.

You must be 19 or over to enrol, and you need to understand simple English at Entry Level 1. You'll finish with a Level 1 Award in Infection Control and Prevention.

Who this course is for

Do you want to start a career in health and social care? This course gives you real work experience to prepare for work in care or health. You will also learn maths, English, and computer skills. And at the end of the course, you get a job interview for a local care job. Plus, you might be able to study this course for free. Please see the funding and support section for more details. Why should you take this course? If you want to learn how to care for others, this hands-on course will build your experience for professional care roles. - Earn a Level 1 Health & Social Care qualification to work in care homes - Learn maths, English and computer skills you can use at work - Improve your interview skills to make it easier when you apply for jobs - Go to a job interview at the end of the course

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how infections spread in care and health settings.
  • You'll understand the risks that poor hygiene creates for patients and colleagues.
  • You'll learn how to use personal protective equipment correctly.
  • You'll practise hand-washing and other hygiene procedures.
  • You'll understand cleaning and decontamination methods used in care environments.
  • You'll learn how to follow infection prevention policies and procedures.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Bath College City Centre Campus. Learning is practical and activity-based, suited to beginners. Assessment is likely through short tasks or a portfolio of evidence completed during the course. The college will confirm the exact assessment format when you enrol.

What you will need to bring

You must bring your immigration documents so the college can confirm you are eligible to study in the UK. Bath College City Centre Campus will confirm what else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports people with daily living in residential or home care.
  • Healthcare assistant, assists clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
  • Home care worker, provides personal care to people in their own homes.
  • Support worker, helps people with physical or learning disabilities day to day.

These roles typically require further training and experience alongside this qualification. This infection control qualification gives you a foundation to build on.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Care, a common next step for care assistants wanting a fuller qualification.
  • Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in Health and Social Care, builds on infection control with broader safety knowledge.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, needed for senior care roles and team leader positions, usually after gaining experience at Level 2.
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