Foundations of working in health and care

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

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. 

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.

Progression criteria: successful completion of your current course and attendance of 90%.

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

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Career prospects & further study

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. 

Locations

Cardiff West Community High School
Cardiff West Community High School

Penally Road
Ely
Cardiff

CF5 5XP

East Cardiff Campus
East Cardiff Campus

Trowbridge Road,
Cardiff,
CF3 1QL