L1 Certificate in Personal and Social Development

Certificate , Level 1
Course Length 1 year, full-time.
Study Type Full time
Course Cost No fee (16-18) Financial support 19+
Start Date 08/09/2025
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Course overview

This course allows you to experience aspects of our full-time course without committing to one specific subject.You will develop your English and maths skills, work on your social and personal development, and will study different topics to help you choose what you’d like to specialise in. This course is ideal if you’d like to gain new skills whilst exploring different career and study options. You will also get to experience the student activities and college life Harrogate College has to offer.

  • Entry Requirements
    There are no entry requirements for this course.
  • Careers/Progression

    You can progress on to a Level 2 course or apprenticeship of your choice.

    Career opportunities: Various roles and industries, depending on your chosen career.

Course Code: 77747-01

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Learning Support

  • Specialist SEND support
  • Relax in the Oasis Room
  • Safe spaces
  • Bespoke support

Wellbeing

  • Pastoral tutors to celebrate your successes and give you help when you need it
  • Financial support: we work hard to help eligible students benefit from our education
  • Mental Health Champions offer help and support
  • Careers advice for today and for the future

Our Qualities

  • Small enough that the staff really know you
  • Expert teachers
  • Ofsted graded ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features
  • Courses designed with employers

Student Life

  • Get involved with clubs and activities throughout the day
  • Opportunities for social action
  • Champion our green agenda by becoming a Sustainability Champion
  • Become part of the Student Union

Courses

  • Timetables which enable work alongside study
  • Work experience opportunities
  • Teachers with industry-experience
  • Study supported by trips

Facilities

  • Teaching spaces that replicate work environments
  • State-of-the-art equipment to enhance learning
  • Industry-standard workshops
  • Social spaces for independent study or catching up with friends

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