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
You will learn:
Work experience in health and social care
Employability sessions to help you prepare for your job interview
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.
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.
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.