BTEC Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 1 Introductory Health and Social Care (L1)

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Here you'll find support for teaching and studying our BTEC Level 1 qualifications in Introduction to Health and Social Care. These qualifications have been designed to help learners understand the skills and knowledge needed to work in the sector and to develop practical skills in preparation for employment or progression in education.

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The Award and Certificate in Health and Social Care (Level 1) qualifications are due to expire on 31 August, 2021. After this date no more registrations will be accepted. An alternative replacement qualification can be found: Health and Social Care (L1 Introductory)

Specification

Specification

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BTEC Level 1 Award in Health and Social Care specification
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Qualification title:
Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award in Health and Social Care
Level:
Level 1
Accreditation status:
Accredited
Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
60
Credits:
7
Total Qualification Time (TQT):
70
Qualification number (QN):
500/5487/9
Eligible for funding in England for:
Pre-16 (EFA funding), 16-18 (EFA funding), 19+ Local flexibility (SFA funding)
Availability:
UK and international
First teaching:
2008
Review date:
  • 31 December 2020 ? This is the date by which we must have decided to extend, withdraw or replace a qualification.

BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Health and Social Care specification
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Qualification title:
Pearson BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Health and Social Care
Level:
Level 1
Accreditation status:
Accredited
Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
100
Credits:
13
Total Qualification Time (TQT):
130
Qualification number (QN):
500/5458/2
Eligible for funding in England for:
Pre-16 (EFA funding), 16-18 (EFA funding), 19+ Local flexibility (SFA funding)
Availability:
UK and international
First teaching:
2008
Review date:
  • 31 December 2020 ? This is the date by which we must have decided to extend, withdraw or replace a qualification.

BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Health and Social Care specification
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Qualification title:
Pearson BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Level:
Level 1
Accreditation status:
Accredited
Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
280
Credits:
37
Total Qualification Time (TQT):
370
Qualification number (QN):
500/6642/0
Eligible for funding in England for:
Pre-16 (EFA funding), 16-18 (EFA funding), 19+ Local flexibility (SFA funding)
Availability:
UK and international
First teaching:
2009
Review date:
  • 31 December 2020 ? This is the date by which we must have decided to extend, withdraw or replace a qualification.

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