Is this course for me?
This course gives you a general understanding of the health and social care sector. It is suitable for individuals interested in working in health and social care, or who are already working in the sector and wish to develop their knowledge and skills.
What will I study?
This course offers a broad introduction to the health and social care sector and gives students the opportunity to develop personal and basic skills including communications, application of number and Information Technology. ESOL support is also available if required
Subjects:
Communications and individual rights
Individual needs within care settings
These are optional subjects:
Cultural diversity in health and care
Health and social care services
Human lifespan development
Human Physiology
Lifestyle
What can I do next?
This can lead to an Access to Nursing, Access to Social Work, BTEC National Diploma or an NVQ Level 2 or 3. It can also lead to employment opportunities as a health care assistant or support worker.
This can lead to employment in:
Care or health assistance
Health care
Social care
Provider: LEWISHAM COLLEGE
Start Date: 01 September 2023
Venue Location: Lewisham Way Campus
, Lewisham Way
, LEWISHAM
, GREATER LONDON
, SE4 1UT
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available
Is this course for me?
This course gives you an in depth understanding of health and well-being.
What will I study?
Areas of study include communications in health and social care, equal opportunities and clients' rights, factors affecting human growth and development and physical aspects of health and health and safety. Work placement is an essential part of this course and you will also develop your communication, numeracy and IT skills.
Subjects:
Equality, diversity and discrimination issues
Health and safety
Human Physiology
Personal and Professional Development
What can I do next?
This can lead to a range of degree courses, including: health, nursing, social work, social policy, social science, psychology or criminology. It can also lead to employment as a care worker, supervisor, community worker, community support and outreach worker.
This can lead to employment in:
Health work
Social support work
Provider: LEWISHAM COLLEGE
Start Date: 01 September 2023
Venue Location: Lewisham Way Campus
, Lewisham Way
, LEWISHAM
, GREATER LONDON
, SE4 1UT
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available
Provider: CIRENCESTER COLLEGE
Hours: Full time
Start Date: 05 September 2023
Venue Location: Cirencester College
, Stroud Road
, CIRENCESTER
, Gloucestershire
, GL7 1XA
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available
You will study a range of units including how children learn through a range of activities and play, how children grow and develop from birth to old age, valuing and respecting yourself and others, how to keep children healthy and safe and preparing for your next steps.
Provider: OLDHAM COLLEGE
Hours: Full time
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Start Date: 05 September 2023
Venue Location: Rochdale Road
, OLDHAM
, Greater Manchester
, OL9 6AA
Opportunities: 1 other date(s) or venue(s) available
This course will give you the knowledge and skills needed when working with children and young people from birth to 19 years of age in a supervised role. It is the only QCF Level 2 qualification conferring occupational competence for the Children and Young People's Workforce. As part of your course, you will complete the Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People and the Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce, giving you the opportunity to work in a supervised role in a wide range of childcare environments.
Provider: NORTH NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
Hours: Part time
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Start Date: 05 September 2023
Venue Location: Carlton Road
, WORKSOP
, Nottinghamshire
, S81 7HP
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available
The course allows learners to gain an understanding of the provision of childcare available in early years settings. This course is particularly suitable for parents and volunteers wishing to participate in provision in early years settings. Those who wish to gain skills and knowledge to progress to Level 2 in the Children and Young People's Workforce.
Provider: NORTH NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
Hours: Part time
Duration: 15 Week(s)
Start Date: 05 September 2023
Venue Location: Carlton Road
, WORKSOP
, Nottinghamshire
, S81 7HP
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available
This qualification is designed to stimulate interest and encourage the candidates understanding of the skills needed to care for a baby or young child. The course is also aimed at young people or adults needing to develop life skills. They are also suitable for parents who wish to develop parenting skills and mature learners with special educational needs or where English is an additional language. This course is offered through the College Foundation Learning Tier.
Provider: NORTH NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
Hours: Part time
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Start Date: 05 September 2023
Venue Location: Carlton Road
, WORKSOP
, Nottinghamshire
, S81 7HP
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available
This is a 1 year course, with weekly underpinning knowledge sessions in college. At least 2 sessions per week must also be spent in a work-based environment, this is a minimum requirement and we prefer students to do more. This course aims to offer a nationally recognised qualification in the field of work with children and young people 0 - 19 years. To raise the quality of service offered by the practitioners working with children and young people, by supporting students to acquire the skills and experience they require. The Diploma confirms competence and serves as the required qualification for regulatory requirement in the sector. The qualification is particularly suitable for people who are already employed or volunteering in the sector. Upon successful completion of the course, learners will have achieved: CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce - Early Learning and Childcare
Provider: NORTH NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
Hours: Part of a full-time programme
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Start Date: 05 September 2023
Venue Location: Carlton Road
, WORKSOP
, Nottinghamshire
, S81 7HP
Opportunities: 1 other date(s) or venue(s) available
This course covers topics like Introduction to Working with Children, Developing Child, Communication and Professional Skills within Childcare and Education and the Childcare Practitioner. On completion, they can progress on to the Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education or gain employment opportunity as a Nursery Assistant, Pre-school Assistant, Creche Assistant or similar post.
Provider: FURNESS COLLEGE
Hours: Full time
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Start Date: 05 September 2023
Venue Location: Channelside
, BARROW-IN-FURNESS
, Cumbria
, LA14 2PJ
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available
This course covers topics like Introduction to Working with Children, Supporting Children, Keeping Children Safe, the Principles Underpinning the role of the Practitioner working with Children, Promoting a Healthy Environment for children, Play and Learning in Children's Education, Caring for Children and the Development of Professional Skills with Children's Education.
Provider: FURNESS COLLEGE
Hours: Full time
Duration: 2 Year(s)
Start Date: 05 September 2023
Venue Location: Channelside
, BARROW-IN-FURNESS
, Cumbria
, LA14 2PJ
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available
Provider: FURNESS COLLEGE
Hours: Full time
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Start Date: 05 September 2023
Venue Location: Channelside
, BARROW-IN-FURNESS
, Cumbria
, LA14 2PJ
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available
This course covers seven units in total out of which six are mandatory units and one is an optional unit.
Provider: FURNESS COLLEGE
Hours: Part time
Duration: 9 Month(s)
Start Date: 05 September 2023
Venue Location: Channelside
, BARROW-IN-FURNESS
, Cumbria
, LA14 2PJ
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available
This course covers seven units in total out of which six are mandatory units and one is an optional unit.
Provider: FURNESS COLLEGE
Hours: Part time
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Start Date: 05 September 2023
Venue Location: Channelside
, BARROW-IN-FURNESS
, Cumbria
, LA14 2PJ
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available
This is a 2 year full time programme. Learners are required to attend college each day from 9.00am - 4.15pm unless told otherwise by the Course Manager.
This qualification is split into three stages; Award, Certificate and Diploma, with the Award and Certificate building towards the Level 3 Diploma.
Learners are advised not to book holidays during term time as it can be disruptive to the learning process and is not often permitted.
Provider: WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE
Hours: Full time
Duration: 2 Year(s)
Start Date: 05 September 2023
Venue Location: Warwick New Road
, Leamington Spa
, Warwickshire
, CV32 5JE
Opportunities: 2 other date(s) or venue(s) available
This is a 1 year course, with a weekly, underpinning knowledge session in College. At least 2 sessions per week must also be spent in an appropriate workplace environment, this is a minimum requirement and we prefer students to do more. This course aims to offer a nationally recognised level 2 qualification that will support progression, it is an excellent preparation for the level 3 diploma for the children and young people's workforce. It also aims to raise the quality of service offered by the practitioners working with children and young people, by supporting students to acquire the skills and experience they require. This course is particularly suitable for people who will work under supervision as a practitioner in the childcare sector with children between 0 - 19 years old. Upon successful completion of the course, learners will have achieved: CACHE Level 2 Certificate for the Young People's Workforce - Early Learning and Childcare
Provider: NORTH NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
Hours: Part time
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Start Date: 06 September 2023
Venue Location: Carlton Road
, WORKSOP
, Nottinghamshire
, S81 7HP
Opportunities: 1 other date(s) or venue(s) available
Provider: MID CHESHIRE COLLEGE
Hours: Full time
Duration: 2 Year(s)
Start Date: 06 September 2023
Venue Location: Chester Road
, Hartford Campus
, NORTHWICH
, Cheshire
, CW8 1LJ
Opportunities: 1 other date(s) or venue(s) available
Entry Level 1
Provider: ST MARY'S COLLEGE
Hours: Part time
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Start Date: 08 September 2023
Venue Location: Queen's Park Road
, BLACKBURN
, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
, BB1 1SE
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available
Entry Level 3
Provider: ST MARY'S COLLEGE
Hours: Part time
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Start Date: 08 September 2023
Venue Location: Queen's Park Road
, BLACKBURN
, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
, BB1 1SE
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available
Provider: STRATFORD UPON AVON COLLEGE
Duration: 900 Hour(s)
Start Date: 12 September 2023
Venue Location: The Willows North
, Alcester Road
, Stratford-upon-Avon
, Warwickshire
, CV37 9QR
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available
Provider: STRATFORD UPON AVON COLLEGE
Duration: 280 Hour(s)
Start Date: 12 September 2023
Venue Location: The Willows North
, Alcester Road
, Stratford-upon-Avon
, Warwickshire
, CV37 9QR
Opportunities: 0 other date(s) or venue(s) available