Free Entry Level Health and Care Course in Haringey. Classes run at Capital City College Tottenham Green Campus. You'll start with an initial assessment and interview to confirm the course is the right fit. No previous qualifications are needed. The course covers the foundations of working in health and social care, alongside literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills. It runs full-time during the day over 37 weeks. You'll also need an enhanced DBS check before you start.
Who this course is for
This Gateway qualification has been specifically designed to give you an introduction to working in health and social care, giving you the opportunity to improve your literacy, numeracy and ICT skills alongside learning about the sector.
Entry requirements
You do not need to have any previous qualifications.You will need:An enhanced DBS checkAll applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
What you will learn
You'll explore the key principles of working in health and social care settings.
You'll develop your literacy and numeracy skills in a health and care context.
You'll build practical ICT skills relevant to care work.
You'll learn about the rights and wellbeing of people who use care services.
You'll understand basic health, safety, and safeguarding responsibilities.
You'll gain an introduction to communication skills used in care environments.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Capital City College Tottenham Green Campus, full-time during the day. Learning is supported through a mix of taught sessions and coursework. Assessment is carried out through assignments and practical tasks completed during the course. There are no formal written exams.
What you will need to bring
You will need an enhanced DBS check before starting the course. Capital City College Tottenham Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: entry-level role supporting adults in care settings
Support worker: helping people with daily living and independence
Healthcare assistant: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings
Residential care worker: supporting residents in care homes
Home care worker: providing personal care in people's homes
Day centre support worker: working with adults in community day services
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Health and Social Care: a natural next step to build on this Entry Level health and care qualification before moving further.
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the qualification many employers look for when hiring care assistants and support workers in regulated settings.
Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2: useful alongside or after this course if you want to progress to further training or employment.
