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Health and Social Care Level 1 Introductory Diploma

East Sussex College - Hastings

Station Approach, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1BA

National Diploma (BTEC)
Level 1
Health, Public Services and Care

Available start dates

Available start dates

Monday, 07 September 2026
East Sussex College Hastings
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
During this course there will be an additional cost for educational visits .

Course Summary

During this one-year course, you will develop a range of core skills that will help you in your career in the Health and Social Care industry. You will learn about health and social care services, improve your communication skills, and become highly organised.

Course Details

If you are thinking about a career in Health and Social care or Childcare this foundation course will give you the ability to identify which sector of the care industry you'd like to explore further, whether that be Health care or Child care. You will study topics such as ; Being organised, Finding Out About Health and Social Care Services, Communication Skills for Health and Social Care, Making Healthy Snacks When Caring for People, Supporting Others to Use Adapted Equipment Safely and Being Organised

Entry requirements

You will need to demonstrate an ability to achieve Level 1 English and maths by the end of the course through an initial assessment.

Your next steps...

After completing the course you will have a much better idea about which sector of the care industry you would like to study and work in. You will have the opportunity to progress onto other Health and Social Care courses or Childcare courses . With additional training you may work towards starting a career as a care support worker or individual needs worker.

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