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Gateway Level 1 Certificate in Health and Care

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Key Details

Levels

Level 1 Award

FT / PT

PT

Location

Lowestoft | The Place

Duration

2-4 days

If you fall under the below categories, you are able to be fully funded for the course:

  • Low income - Earning under £25,750 annually before tax. (£2,083.30 monthly / £495.19 weekly)
  • UC - On universal credit and taking home £952 (single) or £1534 (joint)
  • Unemployed and seeking employment.
  • Receiving ESA/JSA

This Health and Social Care qualification provides you with a broad and engaging introduction to the health and care sector, helping you develop an understanding of the key principles, practices, and values that underpin professional care. Throughout the course, you will gain essential knowledge and practical skills that are relevant to a wide range of health and social care settings, preparing you to support individuals and communities effectively.

The qualification is designed to help you build confidence, develop transferable skills, and explore future opportunities within the sector. It provides a strong foundation for progression into employment, apprenticeships, or further study, while supporting your personal and professional development for a rewarding career in health and social care.

Course Information


There are no specific learning requirements. You will require appropriate level of literacy and willingness to complete the assessment criteria.


This is a knowledge-only qualification assessed through a workbook, some time is available in class to work towards completing your workbook. However, you may need to complete this in your own time.


This qualification leads on to the Level 1 Certificate in Health and Social Care.


Units included in this qualification are:

  • Principles and Values in Health and Social Care
  • Service Provision and Roles within Health and Social Care
  • Communication in Health and Social Care
  • Introduction to Dementia Awareness
  • Equality and Inclusion in Health and Social Care
  • Introduction to Autistic Spectrum Condition
  • Introduction to Learning Disability
  • Person-Centred Support in Health and Social Care

50/50

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