Certificate in Health and Social Care (16-18)
This one-year course is designed for school leavers aiming to work in a health and social care setting. It provides an introduction to care and will prepare learners for further learning. This qualification will develop the transferable skills, attributes and behaviours needed for learners to progress to further study and ultimately to employment. A relevant work placement forms part of the course as well as studying maths and English GCSEs.
You'll explore communication skills, safe working and safeguarding skills as well as working skills specific to the sector. Alongside English and maths, other key areas include equality, diversity and rights, human growth and development.
To enrol on this course, you will have achieved Grade 1 or 2 in GCSE English and maths
Upon passing this course you can progress on to a Level 2 health and care qualification in order to work towards a career in the sector.
At South & City College Birmingham, we offer a wide range of courses for most age groups.
School Leavers: For learners who are between the ages of 16 to 18, studies will be free.
Adults: For learners who are aged 19 or over, the cost of study will depend on the course or programme that you choose. Some courses may even be free*. If the course is not free, students aged 19 at the start of their programme who wish to study need to either pay their course fees, or take out an Advanced Learning Loan.
*Eligibility criteria applies. There may be an exception for students aged 19 or over that are taking their first full Level 3 qualifications (equivalent to A Levels and Access to HE Diplomas), who could be supported by the Learner Support Fund, or free adult course funded by the WMCA. To find out what financial support is available to you or whether your course is free, call our friendly admissions team on 0121 694 5000 during office hours, or email us via: admissions-shared@sccb.ac.uk, we look forward to hearing from you.
Full details regarding our adult funding, or learner loans can be found on our website via: Money Matters
Higher Education: If you are planning to undertake one of our Higher Education courses you can apply for a loan with Student Finance England, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan with the college to support towards your course fees. Adults may be eligible for FREE tuition through the WMCA's free courses for jobs offer.
Full details regarding our adult funding, or learner loans can be found on our website via: Money Matters
Enquire via our website today to chat to one of our Admissions team and make your right choice with South and City College Birmingham. Whatever your passion, we are here to help you land on your dream career path. Email: admissions-shared@sccb.ac.uk to find out what financial support is available. With various funds, loans and bursaries on offer, we may be able to help with travel expenses & childcare costs.
You will also have to complete work experience in a relevant setting, providing you with the opportunity to put theory into practice and develop your practical skills.
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