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Level 1 Diploma in Health and Social Care

at Northampton College, Northampton · college

Level 1Stepping stonesDiploma1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

This course provides a basic introduction to working in Health and Social Care and offers opportunities for moving on to further study. The method of learning is through classroom based activity. The choice of units gives a broad overview of what it's like to work in Health and Social Care and of the different areas. What will I study? The units you will study are likely to include: Core Units: Health and Social Care provision Principles and values in health and social care Safeguarding and protection in Health and Social Care Communication in Health and Social Care Health and safety Equality and inclusion Specialist Units: introduction to a healthy lifestyle introduction to learning disability introduction to dementia

What you need to get on

4 GCSEs at Grade 2/E including maths and English

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

  • NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE

    Main Campus Booth Lane, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 3RF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 31 August 2026 · NORTHAMPTON

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