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Health, Social Care and Young People’s Settings

Course Code: DHSC
  • Level: 1
  • Qualification: Diploma
  • Awarding body: Northern Council for Further Education (NCFE)
  • Duration: One year
  • Course type: Full-time
  • Time of day: Daytime
  • When you'll study: Three to four days per week
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What's it all about?

Interested in working in healthcare or education and ready to take your first step into a flourishing career? 

This course will introduce you to the world of health, social care, and working with children and young people. You’ll build your knowledge of different settings, explore the types of services available, and understand the key principles and values that make a real difference in people’s lives. 

Course information

The course covers: 

  • the different roles and services within health and social care (for adults and young people), as well as early years and childcare 
  •  the key principles and values that guide how people are supported and cared for in these settings. 

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

You will be assessed via coursework.

Upon successful completion, you may progress to the Level 2 Health and Social Care course.

Please note fees are quoted for one year only.

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Future careers

What you could earn:

Social Workers

£52,923.56

Potential salary

£23,998.02

Entry level salary

£41,199.00

Average salary

16

Annual openings in Plymouth

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