Health and Social Care

If you enjoy helping others, a career in the healthcare sector could be perfect for you. Working in this industry can be extremely rewarding. Our health and social care courses will give you the skills you need to work in one of the many roles available.

LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE AND CHILDREN’S AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S SETTINGS

1 YEAR

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

This course is designed for students who wish to progress into a career in the childcare or health and social care industry. The course will cover topics including communication, safeguarding, equality and diversity, physical care for babies and health and nutrition of both adults and children.

WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?

Three GCSEs at grade 2 or above or an entry level qualification in a related course.

WHAT’S NEXT?

On completion of the course you could progress on to our level 2 courses in childcare or health and social care.

WHAT CAN I EARN?

Social worker £24,000 - £40,000 Midwife £25,000 - £45,000 Paramedic £25,000 - £38,000 Nurse £25,000 - £38,000 Care assistant £13,000 - £25,000

Sourced from the National Careers Service. Correct at time of print. If you don’t have English and maths at GCSE grade 9-4, you will continue to work towards this as part of your main programme of study.

LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

1 YEAR

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

This course is delivered through a combination of both practical and theory sessions. Practical sessions will take place in our specialist health and social training wing which will provide you with the very best equipment to train with. During the course you will cover key topics such as communication, equality and diversity, human growth and development and safeguarding as well as completing a work placement.

WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?

Four GCSEs grade 3 or above or a level 1 qualification in a related course.

WHAT’S NEXT?

After you have completed this course you could progress onto our Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care or secure an apprenticeship. Following this you can enter a vast array of health and social care related roles including nursing, paramedic, radiography, social work, occupational therapist or counselling.

LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

2 YEARS

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Our Level 3 Extended Diploma will provide you with in-depth knowledge and skills of the health and social care industry. You will learn about empowerment in health and social care, protection, anatomy and physiology and dementia awareness. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills on our trip to Romania and also complete a work placement during the course.

WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?

Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths or a level 2 qualification in a related course.

WHAT’S NEXT?

After you have completed this course you could progress on to university to study a range of degree courses such as midwifery, nursing, occupational therapy and more or you could enter employment within the health industry.

LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN ADULT SOCIAL CARE

1 YEAR

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

This exciting new course will allow students to spend one day per week in college studying and four days per week working or volunteering in residential care home settings. You will learn more about a wide range of areas including supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and health and social care procedures as well as the responsibilities of a care worker, duty of care, safeguarding and protection and communication in care settings.

WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?

There are no formal entry requirements for this course however learners must be aged 16 to 18 years old.

WHAT’S NEXT?

BRAND NEW T LEVEL

LEVEL 3 T LEVEL: HEALTH AND SCIENCE

2 YEARS

WHAT WILL I DO?

During the two-year programme, you will develop the core knowledge and skills that are needed for entry to a range of health occupations.

You will gain an understanding of health and science including: working within the health and science sector; health, safety and environmental regulations; managing information and data; principles of good scientific and clinical practice; core science concepts including the structure of cells, tissues and large molecules and; genetics, microbiology and immunology.

You will also undertake a high quality, structured and outcomes-focused industry placement, this is an integral part of the new T Level programme. The industry placement will be aligned to your career aspirations identified in your career plan which will be 315 hours and could include up to two employers.

The industry placements will support you to develop a breadth of new skills to provide you with a valuable opportunity to progress towards your career goals.

WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?

Five GCSEs grade 4 or above including maths, English and science and successfully complete an application and interview process.

WHAT’S NEXT?

You could progress onto university to study health care, nursing or other related degree programmes, move into employment in the health and science sectors or look to secure a higher apprenticeship.