The Care Level 1 course has been developed to give you the opportunity to:

• Engage in learning which is relevant and will provide opportunities to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life
• Achieve a nationally recognised Entry or Level 1 vocationally-related qualification
• Progress to employment in the health and social care sector
• Progress to related general and/or vocational qualifications
• Develop your own personal growth and engagement in learning

You will attend college for one day per week.

We recommend that you have:

• Four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English and maths
  or
  Functional Skills in English and maths at Entry Level 3

At enrolment, you will have an interview with our course tutors to ensure the course is right for you. You may also need to complete an initial assessment in English and maths, depending on your grades.

Your assessments are designed to match what you’ve learned. All your work will be marked by your tutors, giving you a chance to show off your skills in real-world situations.

You’ll build a portfolio of your coursework, showcasing your progress throughout the course. Plus, you’ll get hands-on experience through practical assignments and receive feedback from your tutors. Some elements, such as Functional Skills, may also have external exams.

After completing this course, you'll be well-prepared for further study in the industry, such as a study programme at Level 2.

Units covered can include:

• Investigating Rights and Responsibilities at Work
• Personal Care in Health and Social Care
• Communication with Adults and Children in Health and Social Care
• Job Opportunities in Health and Social Care

You may also cover:

• Community action
• Preparation for work
• Dealing with Problems in daily life

Adult Students (19+)

If you will be aged 19 or older on 31 August before your course starts, are resident in London, and have the legal right to stay in the UK for at least 12 months, you may be eligible to study for free, depending on your circumstances and chosen course. For more information, please click here.

You may also be eligible for financial help to support with books, travel, course materials and childcare costs – please click here.

Course Fee: £499

You may be eligible for financial help to support with books, travel, course materials and childcare costs – please click here for more information.