• Full Time
  • Level 1

BTEC Diploma in Vocational Studies – Childcare and Health and Social Care Level 1

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Subject Area
Health, Social Care and Childcare
Start date
1 September 2025
Duration
1 year
Mode of study
Full Time
Level
1

Course Overview

This course will prepare learners to progress to a course at Level 2. The course is continually assessed and covers a range of core units which are designed to develop employability and communication skills, alongside optional units in Childcare and Health and Social Care.

Learners will be assessed using various assessment methods. There are currently no examinations on this course.

…you want to progress to further study in Health or Social Care/Childcare or other Level 2 areas of study

…you want to develop employability skills

…you want to develop literacy and numeracy skills

A Level 1 Qualification will develop knowledge needed for job roles and opportunities within the Health and Social Care/Childcare sector. Learners will undertake core and optional units (10 units in total).

There is an emphasis on developing employability, literacy and numeracy, communication and teamworking to prepare learners to progress to the next level.

You’ll learn through group work practical and classroom-based activities.

You’ll be assessed via assignments, group and individual activities to support progress and learning.

Learners will also continue the study of Maths and English.

No formal qualifications are required. Learners must demonstrate full commitment (attendance) and be Ready, Respectful and Safe in all areas.

You’ll also need respect for others, enthusiasm for the subject, self-motivation and a passion for the health and social care industry.

Opportunity to progress onto a variety of Level 2 programme. You will require a MM grade at the end of the course and show commitment to your studies and completion of your skills (Maths and English).

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, but you do need to show commitment and a desire to work within the sector. Empathy, reliability, punctuality and a kind and supportive skill set are essential.

Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone

Course Code
EFBD0047AA
Mode of study
Full Time

City of Newport Campus

Course Code
NFBD0047AC
Mode of study
Full Time

Crosskeys Campus

Course Code
CFBD0047AD
Mode of study
Full Time

Torfaen Learning Zone

Course Code
PFBD0047AC
Mode of study
Full Time

All courses may be subject to change and cancelled if deemed not viable to run.

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