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Key Details

Levels

Level 1

FT / PT

FT

Location

Lowestoft | The Place

Attendance

4 days

Duration

4 days

If you fall under the below categories, you are able to be fully funded for the course:

  • Low income - Earning under £25,750 annually before tax. (£2,083.30 monthly / £495.19 weekly)
  • UC - On universal credit and taking home £952 (single) or £1534 (joint)
  • Unemployed and seeking employment.
  • Receiving ESA/JSA

This Health and Social Care course is designed for those who are passionate about supporting others and looking to develop the skills and knowledge needed for a career in the care sector. You will explore key areas including communication, safeguarding, equality, person-centred care, health and wellbeing, and the roles of professionals within health and social care. With opportunities to develop practical skills and gain industry insight, the course provides excellent preparation for employment, apprenticeships, or further study in areas such as nursing, social work, and healthcare.

Course Information


There are no formal requirements for this course


Assessed through a portfolio


Upon completion of this course, you will have the knowledge and skills required to gain an entry level role in the Health and Social Care sector


Units included in this qualification are:

  • Principles and Values in Health and Social Care
  • Service Provision and Roles within Health and Social Care
  • Communication in Health and Social Care
  • Introduction to Dementia Awareness
  • Equality and Inclusion in Health and Social Care
  • Introduction to Autistic Spectrum Condition
  • Introduction to Learning Disability
  • Person-Centred Support in Health and Social Care

The course is all theory

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