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A great next step towards your career in the healthcare industry.
This course will focus on a selection of units that cover a variety of topics relating to health and social care. This qualification is made up of units each representing a small step of learning.
The mandatory units will cover a wide range of topics to give you a broad understanding of working within health and social care. The course provides learners with the knowledge and understanding essential to the health and social care sector, supporting progression to further learning or the workplace.
Some of the mandatory units covered may include:
There are also optional units which may include:
Start Date
September 2025
Entry Requirements & Interview Process
Applicants are required to have 4 GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, with either Maths or English at Grade 4 or above.
You will be invited to a face-to-face interview with a tutor to discuss suitability of the course.
Progression
Upon achievement of this qualification, learners will be able to progress onto further learning or to employment within the health and social care sector.
There is a wide variety of progression available to students which could lead them onto T Level to Health. Level 3 Adult Care, or Level 2 Foundation in Health.
After successfully completing the course, you may progress onto a career as a home care worker or support worker.
Assessment Methods
This qualification is assessed on a grading system. The qualification is graded A*-D.
Learners must achieve a pass grade for the unit assessments for the 5 mandatory units and 2 optional units.
Assessment occurs via a wide range of activities including written assignments, individual and group presentations, practical observations and a portfolio of evidence.
Course Fees
This course is free for students age 16 – 18.
Career Opportunities
Nurse
£23,000 – £41,000
Home Care Worker
£12,000 – £22,000
Calderdale College has a set of standard entry requirements. Apply for the course you want to study and we will help you get there.
There are a lot of courses available – work focused, practical and academic so it is important to think about the future and whether you want to proceed to university, move onto another course or get a job. We offer BTECs, Apprenticeships, T Levels, NVQs, VRQs, Degree Level Courses and more.
If you’re still not sure, don’t worry, just speak to a member of our advice and guidance team who will advise you.
Term Dates
Spring Term
6th Jan 2025 – 14th Feb 2025
24th Feb 2025 – 4th Apr 2025
Summer Term
22nd Apr 2025 – 23rd May 2025
2nd June 2025 – 27th June 2025
Calderdale College
Francis Street
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX1 3UZ
United Kingdom
