What courses can I choose?
Course | Level | Qualification | Awarding body |
---|---|---|---|
Course | Level | Qualification | Awarding body |
Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings | 1 | Award, certificate or diploma | City and Guilds |
Preparing to Work in Health and Social Care | 2 | Award, certificate or diploma | City and Guilds |
What will I learn?
To start with, you’ll learn about:
- what a health or social care worker does
- 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
- helping people to eat and drink
What qualification will I have?
Depending on which course you take, you’ll have an award or a certificate.
How do I complete the course?
You’ll be assessed through an assignment.
What can I do next?
With your qualification, you could apply for jobs in:
- residential care
- community and primary care
- hospitals
- home care or home help
- community care
- private care
Alternatively you can learn a related course at a higher level or apply for an apprenticeship in a related work area.