Need to know basics: Level 1 Health and Social Care Courses

A level 1 Health and Social Care qualification will give you the chance to begin your fulfilling career in the caring professions.

You will cover the basic things you need to know when you first start working in the sector.

After completing your Level 1, you could progress on to do a Level 2, or choose to go directly into work and study for further qualifications, and even progress to degree level.

Once you are in employment you will have the choice of different progression routes.

You can progress into Health Care

The following Level 1 qualifications will help you get started in a wide range of health and social care roles:

Level 1 Award in Health Improvement

Level 1 Award in Preparing to work in Adult Social Care

Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care

You can progress into Social Care