This course has been developed for anyone wishing to pursue a career within the health and social care sector, and for students who have applied for one of our Access to Higher Education Health and Social Care diploma.
Level
Level 2
Fees
If your annual income is less than £36,000 this course could be FREE for you. Take a look at our fees page here.
During this course we will look at a range of health and social care services and identify the best method of communicating information to people using them. You will also learn how to develop a creative activity when supporting those using health and social care services.
You will learn about the following:
- A range of health and social care services
- Methods of communication
- Creative activities to support those using health and social care services
At the end of this course you will have:
- Explored a range of health and social care services
- Gained an understanding of the most effective methods of communicating information to people using health and social care services
- Gained an understanding of the value of using creative activities to support those using health and social care services
All learners enrolling on 2026/27 courses will use laptops, tablets and other digital technology as part of their learning
Entry Requirements
This course is for people hoping to work or volunteer in the health and social care sector.
You must be working at Literacy level 1, or above.
Careers and Progression
As a learner, you’ll have access to a range of careers support to help you plan your next steps and feel more confident about your future.
This includes:
- Online access to our Careers and Progression Hub through our website
- A printed and online Careers and Progression Resource Pack, including information and guidance on:
- different job sectors and career pathways
- searching and applying for jobs
- writing a professional CV
- interview preparation and tips
- Invitations to lunchtime careers workshops on Tuesdays or Fridays
- Career focused enrichment sessions every month
- The opportunity to attend drop-in sessions with our Careers and Progression Coordinator for personalised support, advice, and guidance around your goals and plans
Visit our careers page here.
