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Level 1 Health and Care Course in Halifax

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

Free if you're on certain benefits or on a low income. Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council lists a fee of £159 if you're not eligible. Contact Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council for more info.

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About this course

Level 1 Health and Care Course in Halifax. Classes run at Calderdale Adult Learning, part-time during the day, over 18 weeks.

Fee waivers may be available if you're on unemployment-related benefits or low wages. No prior experience in health or care is needed. You'll need a good level of English, around Entry Level 3, to build your portfolio. The course covers topics such as safeguarding, person-centred care, communication, and health and wellbeing.

You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Award in Health and Care at Level 1.

Who this course is for

For those interested in pursuing a career in health and care. There is no requirement for learners to have prior skills, knowledge or understanding in this field, although a good level of English skills (at least Entry 3) is required to enable learners to compile a comprehensive portfolio of learning.

Please note you will be contacted by the Course Tutor in advance of the start date so that we can give further information, advice and guidance, and assess your suitability for the accredited course.

Entry requirements

These qualifications are for learners who want to build on their basic skills or knowledge gained at Entry Level, or those who have gained some experience in the workplace.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of person-centred care and what they mean in practice.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people who use care services.
  • You'll study safeguarding and how to keep vulnerable people safe.
  • You'll understand health and wellbeing and how to support it.
  • You'll develop knowledge of roles and responsibilities in a care setting.
  • You'll build a portfolio that shows your learning and understanding.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at Calderdale Adult Learning. Learning is supported by a course tutor who will contact you before you start. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence that you build up during the course. You'll gather written work and reflections to demonstrate your knowledge.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Calderdale Adult Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports people with daily living in care homes or in the community.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with physical or learning disabilities live independently.
  • Home care worker, provides personal care and companionship in people's own homes.
  • Healthcare support worker, assists clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Care, the next step for anyone moving into a paid care role.
  • Level 2 Award in Health and Social Care, builds on the knowledge you've gained and broadens your options.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, suited to those aiming for a senior or supervisory care position.
Apply on new.calderdale.gov.uk →Check if you're eligible
Apply now →Check if you're eligible

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