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Key details

Course area
Health and Social Care
Student types
16 - 18 coursesCourses for 19+ students
Course type
Full-time Further Education course
Course level
Entry Level
Start date
Location
City Hub 111 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB
Course code
Parent course code:C059370 Child course code: Q059371
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Course introduction

If you want to work in the care sector but feel worried about taking the first steps onto a course which has a placement/work experience then this is the course for you.

You will learn in a smaller group with lots of opportunities to learn practically including how to communicate with people with disabilities and the social skills needed to work in the care sector.

You will also learn how to behave professionally and learn transferrable skills such as being empathetic, compassionate, caring and confident.

Course information

1 year

Entry 3 Foundation Certificate in Health and Social Care

You’ll need to complete an initial assessment before you start on the course which will involve you taking a skills test and meeting with the tutor.

Assessment methods include discussions, posters, written, short answer and multiple choice tests.

You could progress to Health and Social Care (Level 1)

Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.

If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more!

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.

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