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Health & Social Care Level 1
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and
Young People’s Settings
LARS Code: 60012122
Integrated Skills & Inclusions
Functional Maths
Functional English
Digital Skills
QUALIFICATION
Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings.
COURSE DURATION
8 Weeks – Full Time Monday-Friday
COST
FREE, Fully Funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority
LOCATIONS
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Candidates must be:
- Aged 19+
- A West Midlands resident
- Must be earning less than £34,500 if employed or self-employed
- Living in the UK for over 3 years, or have Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK
- Individuals under the Ukrainian settlement or similar scheme are also eligible
Purpose & Overview
This qualification provides an introduction to the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care. It is suitable for learners who are considering a career in care services and want to build a foundation before progressing to Level 2 study or employment.
The course covers communication, equality and inclusion, safeguarding awareness
and understanding of care roles within different settings.
Mandatory Units
Learners must complete the following mandatory units:
- Understand the Range of Service Provision and Roles Within Health and Social Care (Adults and Children and Young People), Early Years and Childcare
- Introductory Awareness of Person-Centred Support in Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings
- Understand the Principles and Values in Health and Social Care (Adults and Children and Young People), Early Years and Childcare
- Introductory Awareness of Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings
- Awareness of Protection and Safeguarding in Health and Social Care (Adults and Children and Young People), Early Years and Childcare
- Introduction to Communication in Health and Social Care (Adults and Children and Young People), Early Years and Childcare
- Introductory Awareness of Health and Safety in Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings
These units provide a foundation understanding of working within care environments
and professional expectations.
Optional Units
Learners must also achieve the required credits by selecting from optional units, which may include:
- Human Growth and Development
- Introduction to Dementia
- Introduction to Children and Young People’s Development
- Introductory Awareness of Working With Others in Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings
- Introduction to the Physical Care of Babies and Young Children
- Encourage Children and Young People to Eat Healthily
- Understand the Importance of Engagement in Leisure and Social Activities in Health and Social Care
- Introduction to the Development of Children and Young People Through Play
- Introduction to Learning Disability
- Introduction to Sensory Loss
- Introduction to Disability Awareness
- Introduction to Physical Disability
- Introduction to a Healthy Lifestyle
- Introductory Awareness of the Importance of Healthy Eating and Drinking for Adults
- Introduction to Autistic Spectrum Condition
- Introduction to Mental Health
Optional units allow learners to explore specific areas of interest within the sector and broaden their understanding of care practice.
Progression
On completion, learners can progress to:
- Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
- Level 2 Health and Social Care qualifications
- Apprenticeships within health and social care
- Entry level roles in care support settings
Delivery and Assessment
You’ll complete practical assessments and build a portfolio of evidence.
Tasks are designed to be engaging and supportive, with internal assessment throughout.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT OFFERS (TO INCLUDE IN YOUR PROGRAMME)
To enhance employability and learner success, you can include:
Accredited Functional and Digital Skills
English and maths Functional Skills (Level 1/2) — essential for workplace communication and numeracy. Digital Skills accreditation — supports technology use in modern logistics systems.
Jobs Coach Support
Dedicated coaching to help with CV building, interview skills, job applications, and employer engagement.
Optional Mental Health Learning
Workshops or modules on resilience, wellbeing at work, stress management, and coping strategies to support learner wellbeing.
Attendance Support
Practical support such as bus passes or travel funding to reduce barriers to attendance and improve retention.