Pre-Access Health and Social Care

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Starts January2026
Course Type Part Time
Duration 10 Weeks
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Introduction How will I learn

Introduction

Kickstart your career in health and social care with this engaging foundation course. You will explore person-centred care, safeguarding, equality and diversity, and personal development while enhancing your communication and practical skills. Learning is hands-on through workbooks, presentations, and report-writing exercises, integrating English and maths to build confidence in real-world settings

How will I learn

You will learn through a variety of tasks, including workbooks and presentations, in which learners demonstrate their understanding and outline the skills and behaviours they would apply. Where appropriate, English and mathematics will also be integrated into report-writing exercises to enhance learners’ confidence in real-world contexts.

You will develop practical skills and understand real-world application.Through workbooks, presentations, and integrated English and maths exercises, learners will build confidence and competence in applying skills in real-world contexts.

Progression and career opportunitiesSuccessful completion guarantees the learner an interview to progress onto Access to HE courses, offering further education opportunities and career pathways in the health and social care sector.

Comprehensive Health and Social Care Foundation: Gain in-depth knowledge of person-centred care, safeguarding, protection, equality, and diversity, equipping you with essential skills for the sector.

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