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Level 1 Award in Health and Care

at Tameside College, Ashton-Under-Lyne · college

Level 1Stepping stonesAward13 weeksPart time

What the college says

This qualification is intended to provide learners with a broad introduction to the health and care sector, equipping learners with underpinning knowledge and skills specific to the sector alongside a range of transferable employability skills. They are designed to support progression to further learning and ultimately to work in health and care or other related sectors. This is a part time course. (12 weeks - 4 hours per week) Throughout the course you will study 3 units in total. These include: � Principles and Values in Health and Social Care (Adults and Children and Young People), Early Years and Childcare � Human Growth and Development � Equality and inclusion in health, social care and childrens and young peoples settings

What you need to get on

- L2 ESOL or functional skills English -Completion of the Introduction into working in HSC course (6-week course) & Entry Level Award in Health & Care (12-week 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

  • Beaufort Road

    Beaufort Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6NX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 24 February 2027 · Ashton-Under-Lyne

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