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Free Entry Level Health and Care Course in Chichester

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level Health and Care Course in Chichester. Classes run at Chichester College, full-time during the day.

The course takes one year. You'll study communication skills, safeguarding, equality and diversity, and health and safety. You'll also cover how to support individuals in care settings. Alongside this, you'll build your maths and English through Functional Skills. The course also includes budgeting, managing money, and career planning.

You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Certificate in Health and Care at Entry Level.

Who this course is for

During your programme, you will take part in a range of learning activities, including Functional Skills in maths and English, as well as modules from the Gateway Entry 3 Award in Progression, such as budgeting, managing money, and career planning. You will also focus on the Certificate in Health and Social Care, studying both theory and practical units. These will cover areas such as communication skills, safeguarding, equality and diversity, health and safety and supporting individuals with daily living activities.

Entry requirements

This course is open to all learners, we particularly welcome students who have been out of learning for a while.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop communication skills used in health and care settings.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding and how to keep people safe.
  • You'll explore equality, diversity, and the rights of individuals.
  • You'll study health and safety in care environments.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals with their daily needs.
  • You'll build your maths and English through Functional Skills.
  • You'll cover budgeting, managing money, and career planning.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and practical activities. The course covers both theory and hands-on units. You'll also take part in Functional Skills maths and English as part of your programme. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks completed during the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chichester College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports people with daily living in care homes or at home.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with physical or learning disabilities.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside nurses in hospitals or clinics.
  • Home care worker, provides personal care and support in people's homes.
  • Day centre support worker, assists clients in community day services.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Certificate in Health and Social Care, a natural next step to build on this qualification.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Care, the main route toward working as a qualified care assistant or support worker.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, useful if you want to meet employer requirements or progress to further study.
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