You will also have the opportunity to gain some work experience in either the Care or Early Years Sectors.
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St Albans Campus
Saturday 17th October 2026 | 10am-3pm
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Saturday 10th October 2026 | 10am-3pm
Mode of study
Full Time
Start date
03/09/2026
Entry requirements
A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3 - 1 or successful completion of an Entry Level programme. A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).
Course Code
FLTHSA1F/1
Duration
1-Year
Location
Welwyn Garden City Campus
Awarding body
NCFE
About the course
It is recommended that you purchase the following book to support you to be successful on your course:
Level 1 Introduction to Health and Social Care and Children & Young People's Settings by Corinne Barker and Emma Ward, (ISBN: 978 1471 83017 4).
Career options
You will be able to progress on to the level 2 Health and Social Care course or the level 2 Childcare course.
Potential careers:
- Radiographer
- Care Home Manager
- Childminder
- Counsellor
- Health Psychologist
- Probation Officer
- Social Worker
- Substance Misuse Worker
- Youth & Community Worker
Course Content - What will I learn?
Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.