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Health and Social Care Certificate Level 1

at The Manchester College, Manchester · college

Level 1Stepping stonesIntroductory Certificate1 yearFull time

What the college says

This course gives you the opportunity to acquire and develop generic, transferable and sector-specific skills for Health and Social Care in order to complete tasks and demonstrate a level of achievement that enables you to progress to further learning. The Certificate offers an introduction to the health and social care sector before then allowing you to progress onto the diploma - gives you the opportunity to develop a broader range of skills in the health and social care sector - later in the academic year. On the course you’ll learn about health and social care services, communication skills required for the sector, how to advise others about healthy lifestyles and much more.

What you need to get on

The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.

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

  • Wythenshawe Campus

    Wythenshawe Campus Brownley Road, Manchester, M22 9TG

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  • Harpurhey Campus

    Harpurhey Campus Rochdale Road, Manchester, M9 4AF

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  • Openshaw Campus

    Openshaw Campus Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 2WH

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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Manchester
  • 7 September 2026 · Manchester
  • 7 September 2026 · Manchester

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