This course is suitable for students who are interested in developing skills for working with people in care and support settings.
Throughout the course, you will study key topics such as:
These areas will help you understand how to support people safely, respectfully and professionally, while also developing your own confidence and wellbeing.
You will build important skills including communication, teamwork and problem-solving, which are essential when working in care and support settings. Learning is based around real-life situations to help you understand what working in the care sector is really like.
We’ll regularly review how you’re getting on and give you helpful feedback to support your progress and build your confidence.
Your work will be assessed through a mix of assignments, practical’s with guidance and support throughout the course.
You’ll be taught by a dedicated team who genuinely care about your progress and are there to support you from your first day through to completing the course and beyond.
You’ll take part in work experience with one of our employer partners where you’ll be able to put what you’ve learnt into practice and further build your knowledge, understanding, confidence and skills.
On completion of the course, you may be able to progress onto further study in Health and Social Care, move onto an apprenticeship, or take your next steps towards employment in the care sector.
This course can help prepare you for a range of roles within the care sector, such as care assistant, support worker, or roles within childcare or community support.
Three GCSE grades at 3-9, including English and preferably maths and science.
A DBS check will be needed before you can go on work placement which we will organise for you.
You’ll need to buy a tunic for work placement which will cost around £22.50.
We can source this for you through our preferred suppliers and funding support is available for those who meet eligibility criteria.
This course is free to those aged under 19 years old.
You can get more information at our enrolment events, by calling 0191 490 0300 or email us at [email protected]
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“It is very educational and has opened new doors for me. I have improved my confidence and skills”
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Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free or reduced price course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.
If you already have a full level 3 qualification and are aged 19 years over, you can apply for an Advanced Learning Loan or pay the fee upfront in full and qualify for a 10% discount.
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college. We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
To contact our dedicated Learning Support team email [email protected] or head to Live Chat
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