Exploring Health and Social Care – Level 1

Modules offered may vary.

Modules include:

• Service Provision and Roles
• Principles and Values
• Protection and Safeguarding
• Communication
• Equality and Inclusion
• Health and Safety
• Person-Centred Support
• Human Growth and Development
• Mental Health
• Health Eating and Drinking
• Working with Others
• Job Opportunities
• Children and Young People’s Development
• Personal and Social Skills

You must have achieved 4 GCSEs grades 1-2. You will be required to complete a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

This is all assessed through assignments.

You can progress on to the level 2 Health and Social Care or Early Years Education and Care. This course will also allow you to progress into entry level employment or an apprenticeship in the care sectors.

Tuition fees are free if you are a UK or home- fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course.

If you are aged 19 or over, you may be required to pay fees depending on your residency status, educational background and personal circumstances.

Many people qualify for free tuition fees, for more information please contact Course Information on 01642 333333. Additional financial support may also be available for full-time students.

Please click the apply now button at the top of this page which will take you to an application form, or you can download a full time course application here and print it out, complete the form and send it to the College. If you have any queries with regards to your application or you would like further information and support, please contact our Admissions Team on (01642) 333601. Or if you have any enquiries about courses, please contact Course Information on (01642) 333333 or e-mail CourseInformation@mbro.ac.uk

All full time students will be offered a number of options to secure at least 10 days of meaningful work experience during the year. This is an important aspect of the course and will help to develop your skills to get a job, progress to a higher level qualification at Middlesbrough College or potentially gain a place at university. For further details on work experience and other opportunities that are on offer at Middlesbrough College, all of which will enhance your future career prospects then please see the full time guide.