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Health and Social Care
Introduction to Health and Social Care
The course is a short introduction to health and social care, exploring care roles, person-centred support, and pathways into further study or employment.
- Attendance -
- Duration - 5 weeks
- Start Date - Course will start on 16 November.
- Where - Huddersfield Centre
COURSE
OVERVIEW
The focus of this course will be helping you to develop an understanding of person-centred care and learn the importance of communication, dignity, and respect in supporting others.
You will also start to identify the main roles and responsibilities within the health and social care sector. This will help you to start thinking about progression and eventually, potential employment within this rewarding sector.
Studying in our state-of-the-art facilities, you will begin to understand the principles of person-centred care, dignity, and respectful support. The course will also help you improve communication skill, teamwork and professionalism.
Throughout your time at Kirklees College, you will also explore progression opportunities into further training, qualifications, volunteering, or employment in health and social care.
Finance and Funding
The course costs £50 but some fee exemptions may apply.
Entry Requirements
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Assessment Methods
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Course Progression
Upon completion, you will have the opportunity to progress to higher-level health and social care courses.
Career Progression
After completing this and other courses, you will have developed the knowledge and skills to start a rewarding career in the health and social care sector.
WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO
Wide range of jobs in this industry
Excellent choice of employers in this industry
Qualifications & levels explained
There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.
Find the perfect career
We can help you find that perfect career even if you’re not sure what it is yet! At Kirklees College, our mission is to make you as successful as you can be, from finding the right career to gaining the right skills.