Health and Social Care Level 1 Introductory Diploma

You can only apply for one course type on an application.

Applying for A-Levels and/or V-Levels? You can choose to study three A-Levels or create a mixed programme combining A-Levels with other qualifications, including the new V-Levels. You will select the courses from a list of relevant subjects when you apply.

Applying for T-Levels? T-Levels are full-time courses that allow you to focus on one subject.

Applying for Vocational courses? Our technical and professional vocational courses are full-time programmes focusing on one subject. You can apply for up to two courses in the same application.

We accept applications to more than one campus; however once you have attended an interview session and received an offer from us, you will need to confirm your first-choice course and the campus you want to study at.

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.

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

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

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.