Pre Access to Care

This course is delivered at several locations. Please select your preferred location

About this course

This course is designed for learners who are interested in studying an access course in care, but need to achieve suitable GCSE grades in order to progress. The course will support that journey while allowing learners to achieve the theory qualification to work in care.

What you will study

Learners will complete GCSE qualifications in Maths and English language along with the core qualification in Health and Care.

Entry requirements

3+ years out of education. Learners will need to sit a Maths and English screener to assess the starting point of their skills for development throughout the year.

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
This course is presented in several different locations, please choose the one convenient for you above.

Career prospects & further study

Learners completing this course can move to an access to HE qualification in any of the care subjects.

Locations

East Cardiff Campus
East Cardiff Campus

Trowbridge Road,
Cardiff,
CF3 1QL

Barry Campus
Barry Campus

Cardiff and Vale College,

Barry Campus,

Vale of Glamorgan,

CF62 8YJ