ICTQual Level 1 Award in Health and Social Care
This introductory qualification provides essential knowledge of health and social care principles, safeguarding, communication, and basic care practices, preparing learners for entry-level roles in care environments.
Course Features
This qualification provides a foundation for learners entering health and social care, focusing on essential knowledge, awareness, and introductory care principles aligned with ICTQual AB standards.
- Accredited entry-level qualification
- No prior experience required
- Flexible learning structure
- Foundation in care principles
- Focus on safeguarding and wellbeing
- Suitable for career starters
About This Course
The ICTQual Level 1 Award in Health and Social Care is designed as an introductory qualification for individuals seeking to understand the fundamental principles of care work. It provides learners with essential awareness of safeguarding, communication, and person-centred support within health and social care settings. The course is structured to build confidence and prepare learners for further study or entry-level employment in the sector.
Introduction to health and social care sector roles
Understanding safeguarding and protection principles
Awareness of person-centred care approaches
Importance of communication in care settings
Basic health, safety, and hygiene awareness
Preparation for further vocational study in care
What You'll Learn
This course introduces learners to essential knowledge and basic skills required to work safely and effectively in health and social care environments.
Understand the principles of health and social care
Recognise safeguarding and protection responsibilities
Demonstrate awareness of effective communication
Understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in care
Identify basic health and safety requirements in care settings
Understand person-centred care principles
Who Should Attend?
This qualification is intended for individuals who are new to the health and social care sector and wish to develop foundational knowledge for future progression or employment.
School leavers seeking vocational pathways
Individuals new to care work
Aspiring health and social care assistants
Unemployed learners seeking entry-level skills
Career changers entering care sector
Volunteers in community or care environments
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive ICTQual Level 1 Award in Health and Social Care course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Unit 2: Communication in Health and Social Care
Unit 3: Safeguarding and Protection
Unit 4: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Unit 5: Health, Safety and Hygiene in Care Settings
Unit 6: Person-Centred Care and Wellbeing
Course Requirements
This is an entry-level qualification with no formal academic or professional prerequisites required.
Basic literacy skills in English
Minimum recommended age of 14–16 years
Assessments
Assessment is designed to confirm understanding of basic health and social care principles through accessible evaluation methods.
Multiple-choice questionnaires
Short written assignments
Tutor observation (where applicable)
Knowledge-based workbook tasks
Progression
This qualification provides a pathway to higher-level health and social care training and entry-level employment opportunities in the sector.
ICTQual Level 2 Award in Health and Social Care
Entry-level care assistant roles
Community support worker pathways
Further vocational health and social care qualifications
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