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Award in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

Care with confidence – start your journey in health and social care

Your initial payment of £24 will be to secure your place on the course and will not be refundable. Once you have completed the first two sessions and you feel ready to progress onto week 3, you will be required to make your remaining payment £159.

Course description

Accredited by NOCN.

The course will equip you with the confidence to apply for roles within the care sector. Your course content will include some of the following topics.

Understanding health and social care

  • Different types of care settings (hospitals, nursing homes, community care) and the roles and responsibilities of various healthcare professionals. 

Communication and working with others

  • Develop skills in effective communication, including verbal and non-verbal communication, and understanding the importance of working collaboratively in a team. 

Individual needs and support

  • Explore how to understand and meet the diverse needs of individuals, including their physical, emotional, and social needs. 

Promoting well-being and health

  • Healthy eating, exercise, and promoting positive mental health and emotional well-being. 

Health and safety

  • Understanding of basic health and safety principles relevant to the care setting, including infection control and accident prevention. 

Values and ethics

  • May explore ethical considerations in health and social care, such as confidentiality, dignity, and respecting individuals' rights. 

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Course level

Level 1 - These qualifications are for learners who want to build on their basic skills or knowledge gained at Entry Level, or those who have gained some experience in the workplace.

Who is this course for?

Residents of Calderdale aged 19+ Learners who are interested in pursuing a career in Health and Care. There is no requirement for learners to have prior skills, knowledge or understanding in this field, although a good level of English skills is required to enable learners to compile a comprehensive portfolio of learning.

You will be ready to participate and complete the course work to achieve a nationally recognised qualification.

What do I need to bring?

You will use Google Classroom throughout your course to view work from your lessons, receive messages from your tutor, and access online resources. You can access this on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop/computer. Your tutor will support you to log-in during your first lesson, and the Learner Support team is always on hand to help with any issues. 

Assessment process 

You will complete an electronic or paper-based initial assessment which will inform you and your teacher about your current literacy level. This will help the teacher to identify your development needs in order to support you when completing your portfolio. 

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Qualification-based learning

Course information

Start date: 6th March 2026
Time: 9am to 12noon
Day: Friday
Venue: Voluntary and Community (CVAC)

Course length: 16 weeks
Course code: PP01SC2
Course level: Level 1

Fees

Full fee: £159
Fee waiver available: Yes
Additional costs: No

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Additional information

Learning delivery method

We have the skills, resources and dedication to help you access the learning you need to enrich your life.

Your course will be delivered by a highly qualified, experienced and knowledgeable tutor via:

  • The classroom, face-to-face teaching at Heath Campus or other venues in Calderdale.
  • Also, Google Classroom will be used to access:
    • electronic learning resources;
    • coursework set by your tutor;
    • collaborative work;
    • and online sessions, if needed.

What we expect from you

You must do various learning activities so we can make sure you are making the expected progress. This is because:

  • your course is funded in full or part by the Government via the West Yorkshire Combined Authority;
  • and all Calderdale Adult Learning (CAL) learning is subject to Ofsted inspection.

You may need to do extra work outside of session times to extend your learning or comprehension, where needed. Also, you are expected to be:

  • punctual;
  • attend regularly;
  • and show commitment to achieve successful completion of the course.

Important: You may lose your place, if:

  • your attendance drops below 88%;
  • or you do not attend three classes in a row and have not informed CAL.

How you will know if you are making progress

An Initial Assessment activity at the start of the course will enable your tutor to assess your starting point.

  • For non-accredited learning this will be completed using a set tutor assessment relevant to the subject area.
  • For accredited courses this requires learners to complete an assessment on the BKSB learning platform.

In every class we acknowledge and accommodate for different levels of skill and experience. This is so learners will be encouraged to identify and work on their own areas for improvement.

You will have a 'Learner Journey' with your tutor. Here, you will set the learning targets that you want to meet.

During the course, you will have the chance to:

  • discuss your progress with your tutor;
  • complete regular assessments;
  • and be given feedback, both verbal and written, on work that you produce.

Support for your progression and next steps

Please refer to:

  • the advice given to you by your course tutor towards the end of your course;
  • or speak to CAL's IAG Officer for information on how you can progress.

For our latest courses, see: Adult Learning.

If you need support in literacy, numeracy, IT or employability skills, please speak to your tutor in the first instance.

Information, advice and guidance

CAL Service has been awarded the matrix Standard, the national quality standard for organisations delivering IAG on learning and work.

We aim to help learners progress through their chosen course of study. Tutors, learning support staff and our IAG Officer can help you decide if a course is right for you. If it is not, we will aim to put you in touch with another provider.

For more detailed and specific careers advice, we work in partnership with the Education Development Trust.

You can also contact the National Careers Service on 0800 100 900. Their website is also an excellent source of information on careers, finding a job, courses and learning: National Careers Service.

Contact us

Calderdale Adult Learning:

Address:

  • Heath Campus, Unit 4, Free School Lane, Halifax. HX1 2PS.

Phone:

Email:

Office hours:

  • Monday to Thursday from 9am to 4pm.
  • Fridays from 9am to 1pm.

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