Certificate in Health and Social Care – Level 1

This is DCG programme which is designed for anyone who has an interest in working in the health and social care sector. It will develop skills for progression to further learning and ultimately employment. It is made up of topics providing a broad introduction to working in care as well as specific topics which offer an insight into supporting individuals with care needs. There is a focus on key transferable skills. 

You will need a GCSE grade 3 in either Maths or English Language and a further three other GCSEs of a grade 2 and 3 profile, one of which must be Maths or English Language.  Good attendance, punctuality, self-motivation and a positive attitude to study should be evident from your Record of Achievement. 

Topics you will learn about include:

• Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care
• Person-centred care
• Job roles in health and social care
• Human growth and development
• Healthy living

You will also study GCSE English and Maths as well as employability skills. Developing your maths and English skills will support your main study programme, help your future progression and enhance your life skills.  

• This course will be delivered on-site.

You will need to provide any stationary needed to support your learning, including pens, highlighters and note books etc.  A Health and Social Care Academy polo shirt must be worn and can be purchased during induction.

You will develop a portfolio of work using a variety of methods such as written assessments, academic posters, presentations, displays and practical activities. On successful completion, you will be awarded a DCG Level 1 College Certificate in Health and Social Care.

Further Study

You may be able to move on to the Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care – subject to good attendance, a good work rate and a positive attitude to study as well as achieving the required grades for Maths and English grades for Level 2 and an overall Merit grade at Level 1. You can also progress to other education or training opportunities.

Careers

You can consider embarking on your career in roles such as:

• Care assistant
• Health care assistant/support worker
• Early Years worker

For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk