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City Centre Campus (Bath)

Health and Social Care SWAP

Course Type
Skills to Start
Campus
City Centre Campus (Bath)
Level
Duration

Course Overview

Course ID:
4639

Do you want to start a career in health and social care? This course gives you real work experience to prepare for work in care or health.

You will also learn maths, English, and computer skills. And at the end of the course, you get a job interview for a local care job.

Plus, you might be able to study this course for free. Please see the funding and support section for more details.

Why should you take this course?

If you want to learn how to care for others, this hands-on course will build your experience for professional care roles.

  • Earn a Level 1 Health & Social Care qualification to work in care homes

  • Learn maths, English and computer skills you can use at work

  • Improve your interview skills to make it easier when you apply for jobs

  • Go to a job interview at the end of the course

Interested in applying?

Offering Code:
E92HSCX/BDN1D
Offering Name:
Health and Social Care SWAP (May)
Start Date:
04/05/2027
End date:
14/05/2027
Day Of Week:
Mon-Fri
Start Time:
09:30
End Time:
14:30
Campus Name:
City Centre Campus (Bath)
Fee Rate 16 to 18 Fully Funded:
Fee Rate 19 Plus Fully Funded:
Fee Rate 19 Plus Co Funded:
Fee Rate Non Funded:
Offering ID:
307248
Offering Code:
E92HSCX/BDN1B
Offering Name:
Health and Social Care SWAP (Oct)
Start Date:
06/10/2026
End date:
21/10/2026
Day Of Week:
Mon-Fri
Start Time:
09:30
End Time:
14:30
Campus Name:
City Centre Campus (Bath)
Fee Rate 16 to 18 Fully Funded:
Fee Rate 19 Plus Fully Funded:
Fee Rate 19 Plus Co Funded:
Fee Rate Non Funded:
Offering ID:
306271
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Frequently Asked Questions

Entry Requirements
What topics are covered?

You will learn:

  • Work experience in health and social care

  • Employability sessions to help you prepare for your job interview

How will I be taught and assessed?

You will attend class Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Classes run at the City Centre Campus, with up to 12 other students.

Small, in-person classes mean our tutors can give you extra help every step of the way.

You will also build practical skills with work experience. This will help you get ready for real health and social care jobs.

There are no assessments, so you can progress through real work – not writing.

What can I do next?

You will go to an interview for a live job role with a local employer.

And, with your Level 1 Health and Social Care qualification, you can apply for entry-level roles in a care home.

If you do not know what you want to do next, you can speak to our career advisers.

The team will help you write your CV and help you choose the right job for you.

Email careers@bathcollege.ac.uk to talk to our friendly career advisers.

Are there any additional costs?
What else do I need to know?
What is the aim of the course?
Fees and Funding

You might be able to study this course for free or partly funded, but this depends on your situation. Please email ESOL@bathcollege.ac.uk for more details.

And you have access to extra support to help you progress. This can help with exams or special learning materials.

Plus, if you have any worries, you also have access to the Student Welfare team. Email safe@bathcollege.ac.uk for help.

Do you want help with travel costs or free meals? email studentservices@bathcollege.ac.uk.

Bath College wants to help you at every step of your learning.

What Students Say
How would I be supported?
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