Full-time courses
Health and social care
Health and Social Care Level 2 | Extended certificate |
Health and Social Care Level 3 |
Apprenticeships
Health and Social Care
Health and Social Care Apprenticeship Level 2 | Award |
Health and Social Care Apprenticeship Level 3 | Certificate |
Course
What will I learn?
To start with, you’ll learn about:
- health or social care types of activity
- health and safety
- equality and inclusion
- personal development
Depending on the options you choose, you may also learn about:
- administering medication
- supporting people with disabilities
- working with young people
- therapies
What can I do next?
Depending oh your qualification, you could:
- apply for a variety of jobs in a range of health or care settings
- study at degree level in areas such as nursing, midwifery, occupational therapy or become a paramedic
Alternatively you can learn a related course at a higher level or apply for an apprenticeship in a related work area.
Apprenticeship
What job will I be trained to do?
Depending on the level of apprenticeship, you could train as:
- residential care worker
- community and primary care worker
- hospital worker
- home care or home help
- customer care worker
- private care worker
What will I learn?
You’ll learn a combination of theory and practical skills to demonstrate your understanding and competence in the workplace. Day-to-day activities could be:
- helping people with daily tasks
- transporting people safely
- helping doctors or nurses
- helping in hospital wards or in people’s homes
What can I do next?
On successful completion, you will be equipped to progress into a job in your chosen area. The apprenticeship employer will also give you a reference that shows your next employer that you’ve got the required skills.