BTEC Level 1 and below suites Exploring the Caring Sectors (L1)

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Here you'll find support for teaching and studying our BTEC Level 1 qualifications in Exploring the Caring Sectors. These qualifications help learners with an interest in healthcare, social care and children's services to get a broad overview of the sectors before selecting an appropriate progression pathway.

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Certificate

BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Exploring the Caring Sectors
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Qualification title:
Pearson BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Exploring the Caring Sectors
Level:
Level 1
Accreditation status:
Accredited
Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
120
Credits:
14
Total Qualification Time (TQT):
140
Qualification number (QN):
601/0720/0
Eligible for funding in England for:
Pre-16 (EFA funding), 16-18 (EFA funding)
Availability:
UK and international
First teaching:
2013
Review date:
  • Tue Dec 31 00:00:00 UTC 2019 ? This is the date by which we must have decided to extend, withdraw or replace a qualification.
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Extended Certificate

BTEC Level 1 Extended Certificate in Exploring the Caring Sectors
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Qualification title:
Pearson BTEC Level 1 Extended Certificate in Exploring the Caring Sectors (QCF)
Level:
Level 1
Accreditation status:
Accredited
Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
230
Credits:
27
Total Qualification Time (TQT):
270
Qualification number (QN):
601/0550/1
Eligible for funding in England for:
Pre-16 (EFA funding), 16-18 (EFA funding)
Availability:
UK and international
First teaching:
2013
Review date:
  • Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 UTC 2021 ? This is the date by which we must have decided to extend, withdraw or replace a qualification.
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Diploma

BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Exploring the Caring Sectors
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Qualification title:
Pearson BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Exploring the Caring Sectors
Level:
Level 1
Accreditation status:
Accredited
Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
310
Credits:
37
Total Qualification Time (TQT):
370
Qualification number (QN):
601/0549/5
Eligible for funding in England for:
Pre-16 (EFA funding), 16-18 (EFA funding)
Availability:
UK and international
First teaching:
2013
Review date:
  • Tue Dec 31 00:00:00 UTC 2019 ? This is the date by which we must have decided to extend, withdraw or replace a qualification.
Course Materials-Books
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