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Adult Health and Social Care at Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Campus

Cost£9,790.00
Duration1 year
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Adult Health and Social Care Certificate of Higher Education in Blackpool. Classes run at Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Campus. This full-time daytime course runs for one year and is designed for people working in, or moving into, adult health and social care settings. You'll study areas including dementia care, domiciliary care, drug and alcohol services, and mental health support. To join, you'll need a Level 3 qualification in a related health and social care discipline, plus GCSE English at grade 4/C or above, or Functional Skills English Level 2. Certificate of Higher Education in Adult Health and Social Care with certificate.

Who this course is for

This programme is designed for those working or wishing to work within the adult health and social care sector. This may include those working in a variety of settings such as dementia care, domiciliary care, drug and alcohol services and support services for those with mental health concerns. Roles would include dementia care specialist, domiciliary, drug and alcohol practitioners and mental health support practitioners. In line with the need for more integrated and collaborative working this will also include those working in NHS and the voluntary sector. The Certificate of Higher Education in Adult Health and Social Care allows you to formulate robust links from theory to practice supporting you to become a compassionate and effective practitioner. The unique features of this programme will be developing a range of employability skills sought by the Adult and Social Care Sector, including developing resilience, reflective practice and reviewing legal and ethical issues that are pertinent to the sector. The unique features of this programme is that it works in conjunction with a range of sector specialist that inform and contribute to the Certificate of Higher Education in Adult Health and Social Care.

Entry requirements

For admission onto the Certificate in Higher Education in Adult Health and Social Care, you are required to hold a level 3 qualification in a related health and social care discipline. You will also need English GCSE grade 4/C or above or functional skills at level 2 to secure a place on this programme. This will ensure you have the academic skills and knowledge of the health and social care sector to aid your progression onto degree level study.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles and values underpinning adult health and social care practice.
  • You'll examine approaches to dementia care and support for people living with cognitive conditions.
  • You'll study domiciliary care practice and the needs of people supported in their own homes.
  • You'll develop knowledge of drug and alcohol services and the role of practitioners in those settings.
  • You'll investigate mental health support frameworks and how practitioners work collaboratively across services.
  • You'll analyse integrated and collaborative working across health and social care sectors.
  • You'll build the academic skills needed to progress to degree-level study in health and social care.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in person at Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Campus on a full-time daytime basis. Assessment methods are not specified in the source data. Contact the centre directly for details of how you'll be assessed on this programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
  • Dementia care specialist: working with people living with dementia.
  • Domiciliary care worker: providing care and support in people's own homes.
  • Mental health support worker: assisting people with mental health needs.
  • Drug and alcohol practitioner: supporting recovery and rehabilitation services.
  • Social care support worker: working across a range of adult care services.

What you could study next

This Certificate of Higher Education is designed as a stepping stone toward degree-level study. You could progress to a Foundation Degree or full Bachelor's Degree in Health and Social Care, Social Work, or a related discipline. Some learners go on to pursue professional qualifications in nursing, occupational therapy, or social work, depending on the career direction they want to take.

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