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Diploma in Skills for Health and Social Care L1

at Bishop Auckland College, Bishop Auckland · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2024see the detail

Level 1Stepping stonesDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

A career in care can be extremely rewarding and diverse, with opportunities to work with children, adolescents, older people, people with special needs, hospital patients and the general community. We will help you develop your skills to the highest level, whichever path you choose.

What you need to get on

Minimum 3 GCSE's at grades 2 - 1 (E - F) or equivalent, or entry level qualification. Alternative qualifications and experience will be considered.

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

  • Woodhouse Lane Campus

    Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bishop Auckland

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