Award in Health and Care Level 1 (PEN26S024)
Curriculum area: Employability
- Start date: Tuesday, 23 February 2027
- End date: Tuesday, 13 July 2027
- Number of weeks: 18
- Time: 09:15 - 11:45
- Delivery type: In-person
- Venue: Eden Foyer (Penrith), The Regent, Old London Road, Penrith, Cumbria. CA11 8ET
- Tutor: Corrine-Yvonne Standring
- Free Course
This offering is not yet available for enrolment, please return within three months of the start date to enrol. Contact your local centre using the details below for more information.
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 the course will 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 you'll 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.
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.
Next steps
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.
Additional transferable skills:
Self Confidence, Independent Learning Skills, Working with others, Communication Skills
Contact us
Centre: Penrith Adult Learning
Contact number: 07468 709606
Email address: penrithadultlearning@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk