Foundations of Working in Health and Care

EL3 Entry Level 3
Full Time
1 September 2025 — 21 June 2026
East Cardiff Campus
This course is available at other locations or at different start dates/levels.

About this course

This is an introductory course designed for school leavers who wish to enter the field of health, social care or childcare.

This course is designed so that learners develop their confidence, resilience, and an understanding of self-regulation as they gain skills and knowledge relevant to the health/social care/childcare profession.

Learners successfully completing this course will be able to progress on to Level 1 Health and Social Care courses or directly to Level 2 for those gaining the appropriate level of Essential Skills Qualifications.

What you will study

Students will be introduced to a range of theoretical and practical modules that will offer the learner an insight into the rewarding field of health and care.

The curriculum recognises that learners on this course are starting their college education with different experiences of education, and the course is designed to develop the ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Entry requirements

Applicants would benefit from achieving 3 GCSEs Grades E-G including English Language. Alternatively, applicants will be considered based on interview and a satisfactory skills scan, with a desire and commitment to complete the course they would wish to study.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

1 September 2025

End date

21 June 2026

Time of day

Day Time

Full Time

18 hours per week

Location

East Cardiff Campus
Maps & directions

Course code

PREHHSCE3
EL3

Qualification

Foundations of working in health and care

Locations

East Cardiff Campus
East Cardiff Campus

Trowbridge Road,
Cardiff,
CF3 1QL