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Key details

Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 1
Start date
Monday 7th September 2026
End date
Friday 2nd July 2027
Location
City Hub 111 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB
Fees
£1,090.00
Course code
Parent course code:C056353 Child course code: Q056355

Course introduction

This course is perfect if you are interested in or currently working in the healthcare, social care or science sector or looking to progress onto an Access course.

You will learn: 

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Digital Skills
  • Study Skills
  • Employability Skills

You can expect to study with our knowledgeable and friendly teachers who have relevant industry experience. 

Course information

College Certificate

You must have a Level 1 qualification in a related subject e.g. Health and Social Care or experience within the healthcare, social care or science sector.  You must be working towards a GCSE grade 2 or above in English and maths  or a functional skills level 2 in English and maths. 

You will complete a portfolio of evidence 

Upon successful completion of this course, you can gain employment within the sector or progress onto Access to Higher Education: Health Professions, Access to Life Science, Access to Social Science and Access to Social Work.

Select career:

Social Workers

Potential Earnings

£47,412.40

Average Earnings

£35,216.99

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Health, Social and Child Care Services

People in these occupations provide care and support services for children, healthcare patients, and the elderly, and administrate social programmes.

Public Services

People in these occupations administrate government programmes and services, work in the justice system, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Mathematics and Social Sciences

People in these occupations study mathematical methods, apply mathematics to solve problems, and study and describe human society.

Skills

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Economic data for careers is provided by Lightcast and also available through our Career Coach app. Job postings, employment and earnings information is represented at the regional level for the East Midlands.