Health & Social Care Level 1

Course Overview

Level 1 Health & Social Care is an ideal course for a school leaver and is designed as an introduction to college and will focus on the personal, social and employability skills you will need to progress to further study in the healthcare sector (Level 2 Health & Social Care). Applicants also have the opportunity to progress onto employment-based programmes such as the Supported Internship course or an Apprenticeship in healthcare. 

What will I study?

Applicants will study a variety of units that will look at developing soft skills such as planning, communication and motivation as well as hard skills such as reflective skills, planning and delivering presentations informing others about healthy lifestyle choices. Applicants will also study Maths & English (if not at grade 4) as well as having lessons on different tutorial topics each week. Finally, there may be opportunities to take part in community-based projects at college which will enable learners to develop social skills and work within their local community.

In addition, you will take part in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) days and have the opportunity to attend trips to places including, for example Colchester Zoo, Stubbers and other local attractions. This may also include guest lectures from different career sectors such as Recruitment, Social Work and Apprenticeships to develop your local skills knowledge.

Modules

Core Modules

• Developing a Personal Progression Plan

Additional Modules

• Branding A Healthy Product
• Advising Others about Healthy Lifestyles
• Making Healthy Snacks when Caring for People
• Contributing to your Community

Entry requirements

• Grade 2 or above in GCSE English Language and Maths (or equivalent)
• Age 16/17 years
• Applicants should have a keen interest in a career in the healthcare sector and be prepared to, at times, take part in practical based activities.  

Additional information

You may undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Click here for more information.

Why should I choose USP College?

• Be part of our College Company Care Ready. Complementing your time in college, you will also learn the ropes through work experience and shadowing placements in organisations such as Summercare, Oakdale Residential Home and Basildon and Southend Hospitals.
• Trips to places and guest lectures from a range of industry professionals including midwives, paramedics and social workers will also form part of your learning.
• Opportunity to develop employability skills.
• Course teachers have a wealth of experience from working and studying in the Health & Social Care field, including: Nursing, Public Health, Childcare, Residential Care and Physiotherapy.
• Guest talks from a range of health, social care and early years practitioners – guest speakers have included: Nurses, Paramedics, Care Workers, Dieticians, Social Workers and nursery workers.

Additional costs

• Material costs.
• Trips/visits – these should not exceed £50 in any one year.

What could I do next?

Many of our students progress on to a Level 2 course such as the BTEC Extended Certificate, alternatively you can progress to work based training such as a pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship or employment.

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