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Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings (NCFE/CACHE)

at South Bank Colleges, London · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2025see the detail

Level 1Stepping stonesCertificate36 weeksFull time

What the college says

If your goal is for a rewarding career in health and social care, particularly in a childrens and young peoples setting, and youre looking for a nationally recognised qualification to kick-start your journey and provide the opportunity to go on to further training and qualifications, then this is the course for you.This course is designed to develop your knowledge and give you a basic understanding of what it takes to work in health and social care, and childcare settings, and teach you skills in areas such as communication, personal and social skills, health and safety, and working with others.You will also learn about essential topics like values and principles, equality and inclusion, mental health, learning disabilities, and how to adopt a person-centred approach.If you already know you would like to pursue a career in this sector, or if you would like to gain a better understanding of what working in the health, social care, and childrens and young peoples settings is really like, then this course is a great place to start. You will also gain a Level 1 Award in Personal and Social Development.

What you need to get on

3 GCSEs at grade 2 including English and Maths at grade 2.

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

  • London South Bank Technical College

    Belmore St, London, SW8 2JY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · London

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