Health and Social Care,Early Years and Education

Level 1 - Introduction to Health, SocialCare & Children's & Young People Settings

Academic Year: 26/27
College 16+
Crewe Campus
EP Campus

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Classroom Vocational Programme

How to apply

The Course

This qualification will develop students’ knowledge and awareness of the different types of provision within the health, social care, and children’s and young people’s sectors. It covers a range of topics including the roles played by professionals, core principles and values, health and safety, and effective collaboration with others.

The course is aimed at individuals who wish to develop an understanding of these settings before deciding whether a career in the sector is right for them.

This qualification will:

Allows students to gain the knowledge, understanding and skills required for employment and/or career progression in the sectors
Offers flexibility to tailor learning to individual interests through a broad range of optional units
Provides opportunities for the development of transferable skills
Supports progression to Level 2 qualifications in health, social care or children’s settings
Equips students with the foundation to progress into employment in a variety of job roles

This course is ideal for anyone considering a career in health and/or social care, whether working with adults, children, or young people.

Entry requirements

Typically you will need 4 GCSEs at grade 2/E or above.

Next steps

You can progress to studying a Level 2 qualification in health and social care or childcare.

Fee information

£636

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

Find out more about funding