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Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings - Level 1 Diploma

at Cornwall College, St. Austell · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2025see the detail

Level 1Stepping stonesDiploma1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

The Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings is designed for learners who are interested in gaining an understanding of the skills, knowledge, and personal qualities required to work across health, social care, and children’s and young people’s services. This qualification introduces learners to key concepts within the health and social care sector and provides a broad overview of how services are delivered to meet the needs of individuals. It is particularly suited to those learners who are exploring the possibility of a career in health and social care and wish to develop their awareness before progressing further. This course provides an accessible pathway and while it does not confirm occupational competence or prepare learners for a specific job role, it offers valuable insight into the structure of the sector and the roles within it. Learners will develop foundation knowledge to help them decide whether a career in health and social care or children’s services is right for them.

What you need to get on

Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers • Two or more GCSEs at grade 2 or above, or successful completion of an Entry level qualification. Entry requirements for existing learners with the Cornwall College Group • Successful completion of previous course. Electively Home Educated Applicants • Students must have been out of education and home-schooled for at least 6 months prior to enrolling and registered with the Local Authority as home-schooled by the end of the

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

  • Cornwall College Camborne

    Trevenson Campus, TR15 3RD

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  • Cornwall College St Austell

    Tregonissey Road, PL25 4DJ

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Start dates

  • 8 September 2026
  • 8 September 2026

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