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Course Overview

Course Overview
Explore careers in health and social care while developing essential knowledge and skills, Friday 12.30-3pm
Explore careers in health and social care while developing essential knowledge and skills. It is suitable if you are ready to work towards a Level 1 course and want to develop knowledge, confidence and practical skills in health and social care.
Prosp Is This Right For Me
You’ll learn about the health and social care sector, including values and behaviours, communication, safeguarding, equality and diversity, person-centred support and the knowledge needed for further study or employment.
Prosp What Will I Learn
You will learn face-to-face with support from your tutor through demonstrations, practical activities, discussions and individual or group tasks. Activities may include tutor input, case studies, discussion of real care scenarios and written or practical tasks. As this is a qualification course, you may also complete assessments, portfolio work or assignments as part of your learning.
Prosp How Will I Learn
You will work towards the recognised qualification: Pearson Btec Level 1 Award Vocational Studies. Your tutor will explain the assessment requirements and support you to build the evidence needed during the course.
Prosp Qualification
You may progress to further health and social care qualifications, volunteering, apprenticeships, or entry-level roles in care and support settings where entry requirements are met.
Prosp Next Steps
Please bring a notebook, pen and a folder for your course materials. Your tutor will advise you if any additional resources or access to a digital device are required.
Prosp Please Bring
HSC1011
18/09/2026
Format
11/12/2026
2.50 hours per week
12 weeks
£0.00