Award in Health and Care Level 1 (BAR25S034)

Employability

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Mode of attendance: Blended

Start date: Monday, 23 February 2026

End date: Monday, 20 July 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Tutor: Sharon Haddow

Venue: The Bridge
Venue address: Careers Inspiration Hub, Portland Walk, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria. LA14 1DB

Free Course

About the course:

The Level 1 Award in Health and Care will help you to develop skills to prepare you for employment in the health and social care sector, this can include careers in the health service and in care settings such as care homes or childcare. You will complete two units 'Service Provision and Roles' and 'Principles and Values' within health and social care, early years and childcare. Assessment will be through a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates your knowledge and understanding as the course progresses.

How will the course be delivered?

The course will be delivered by an experienced tutor who has an extended experience of the sector and will be able to give you real life experiences of the care sector. Lessons will be taught either face to face in one of our learning centres or online via Zoom. Activities will often include discussions, group and pair work, written work, Q&A and worksheets. Your tutor will ensure that the lessons are engaging, interactive and supportive.

What do I need to bring?

You need to bring a pen, notebook and any other items guided by your tutor. If your course is in our online classroom Zoom you will need a computer, smart phone or tablet and a good internet connection.

What are the entry requirements?

As this is a level 1 course you should have an English qualification at entry level 3 or above. This could be a GCSE or an equivalent such as a functional skills qualification. You will also need to undertake an initial assessment to determine if this is the right level for you. You do not need any experience of working in the adult social care sector.

What can I do next?

On completion of this course you can progress in employment or to many other Employability courses and workshops including courses on searching and applying for work and interview/presentation skills. You may also choose to progress to English, Maths or IT courses.

How well am I doing?

This is a portfolio qualification so you complete a range of assessment activities and your tutor will mark your work and feedback to you as the course progresses. Feedback will be both written and verbal and will always be supportive and constructive helping you to see what you have achieved and how to improve. You will also have a Individual Progress Record (IPR) to track your progress and enable you to set personal targets.

Additional transferable skills:

Self Confidence, Independent Learning Skills, Working with others, Communication Skills

Enquiries

Centre: Barrow Adult Learning
Contact number: 01229 407630 | 07867 182841
Email address: barrowadultlearning@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk