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Certificate in Health and Social Care (16-18)

at South & City College Birmingham, Birmingham · college

Ofsted rated their education programmes for young peopleNeeds attention2026see the detail

Level 1Stepping stonesCertificate1 yearFull timePart time

What the college says

This one-year course is designed for school leavers aiming to work in a health and social care setting. It provides an introduction to care and will prepare learners for further learning. This qualification will develop the transferable skills, attributes and behaviours needed for learners to progress to further study and ultimately to employment. A relevant work placement forms part of the course as well as studying maths and English GCSEs.

What you need to get on

To enrol on this course, you will have achieved Grade 1 or 2 in GCSE English and maths

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Handsworth Campus

    The Council House Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9DP

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  • Longbridge Campus

    South and City College Birmingham 1 Longbridge Lane, Northfield, B31 2AJ

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  • Hall Green Campus

    Cole Bank Road Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 8ES

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  • Golden Hillock Women's Centre

    103-105 Golden Hillock Road Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0DP

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  • Bordesley Green

    Fordrough Lane Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5NA

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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Birmingham
  • 7 September 2026 · Northfield
  • 7 September 2026 · Birmingham
  • 7 September 2026 · Birmingham
  • 7 September 2026 · Birmingham

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