• Two GCSEs at grade C or above (may include one relevant equivalent) to include English Language/First Language Welsh or Mathematics/Numeracy. If you have Mathematics/Numeracy at grade C your English Language/First Language Welsh must be at a minimum of a grade D
• Entry is subject to an enhanced DBS check
• Each application is considered on individual merit
• Entry is subject to attending a course information session or informal interview

• Successful completion of relevant Level 1 programme (including skills) and decision from progression board meeting
• GCSE English Language/First Language Welsh at grade D or above
• or evidence of improvement from internal GCSE/s
• Entry is subject to an enhanced DBS check

This Core qualification covers the fundamental knowledge and understanding of the All Wales Induction Framework for Health and Social Care and reflects a range of different roles and settings.

Learners will complete a dual pathway focused on both Adults and Children and Young People.

To achieve the Core qualification, learners must successfully complete the following units:

• Principles and values of health and social care
• Health and wellbeing
• Professional practice as a health and social care worker
• Safeguarding individuals
• Health and safety in health and social care

As part of this course, you will also undertake First Aid and Welsh.

You will be also be required to attend work placement as part of your programme.

You may need to study an additional skills course depending on:

• the course you are taking at College
• what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language

Click below to find out what skills course you may be taking at College

• Continuous assessment during the course
• Written examination

On completion of the ‘Core’, learners will have the opportunity to progress onto the ‘Practice’ element of Health & Social Care specialising in Adults or Children & Young people. This is for learners who gain employment in the sector in a support role and enables learners to qualify to as a Health and Social Care worker in a supervised capacity and apply for voluntary registration with Social Care Wales, providing that they also meet any the other registration requirements.

• Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
• Specific branded clothing, payable at the start of your course
• Art materials - you will be told about any specific items during or before you start the course
• A memory stick/a small portable USB hard drive
• You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page

Any costs above are approximate and may change.

• No tuition fee
• We are waiving the Administration Fee for the academic year 2023/24
• Enhanced DBS Fee - £38, payable on enrolment
• You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page

Any costs above are approximate and may change.