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Health and Social Care: Children and Young People - Level 1 Diploma

at Capital City College Group, London · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2022see the detail

Level 1Stepping stonesDiploma37 weeksFull time

What the college says

This course full-time course covers a wide range of vocational units relating to health and social care, specifically designed to help you pursue a career in the care sector. This is an ideal course for a young 16-18 year old that is not sure what they would like to do in the care sector. You will learn about a variety of key subject areas, such as equality, diversity and rights in health and social care, human growth and development through the life span and the role and responsibilities of the health and social care practitioner in relation to safeguarding individuals. The course also includes 150 hours of placement in a real work environment, this will be arranged by the college for you, providing opportunities for you to apply knowledge to practice, receive feedback, and reflect on your own experience. Placement also provides opportunities for you to observe professional practice in action and gain valuable employability skills. The course structure is spread over three days in college to include English and Maths and a further 1-2 days in placement.

What you need to get on

You will need:Learners will need either a Grade 2 or 3 in English GCSE to meet the written demands of the course or a relevant functional Skills in English at Entry 3 Or proof of successful completion of an Entry 3 course in a relevant subject.Completion of a DBS check All applicants will have a written assessment and an interview to confirm their suitability for the course

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

  • Tottenham Green Campus

    High Road, London, N15 4RX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · London

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