The Level 1 Award in Health and Safety for Carers is a qualification intended for learners working in any sector of the care industry and those who are preparing to start work in the care industry.

This qualification has been developed for anyone needing to learn the principles and knowledge of how to prevent and control the spread of infection in the health and care setting. This may include learners wishing to work in the sector and/or those requiring refresher training/CPD in infection prevention and control. This qualification covers the knowledge found in standard 15 of the care certificate.