Entry Level Health and Care Course in Lambeth. Classes run at Lambeth College Brixton Centre, part-time during the day, over 18 weeks. Course fees vary depending on your circumstances, so fees may apply for some learners and not others. This entry level health and care qualification combines English language development with an introduction to working in health and social care settings. You'll build the language and subject knowledge needed to move toward roles such as care assistant. Gateway Qualifications awards this Course.
Who this course is for
Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about E3 ESOL for Health & Social Care (Gateway). You can also visit us at our Clapham Centre: 45 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9BL to speak to a course advisor, but it is best to book an appointment in advance. If you would like to enquire specifically about this course please quote the course reference number which is D2HSC-E3AW-D-A1/1. We hope to see you at Lambeth College in the near future :)
Entry requirements
Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about E3 ESOL for Health & Social Care (Gateway). You can also visit us at our Clapham Centre: 45 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9BL to speak to a course advisor, but it is best to book an appointment in advance. If you would like to enquire specifically about this course please quote the course reference number which is D2HSC-E3AW-D-A1/1. We hope to see you at Lambeth Col...
What you will learn
You'll develop the English language skills used in health and care settings.
You'll learn key vocabulary for communicating with patients, residents, and colleagues.
You'll explore the basics of health and social care work in the UK.
You'll practise reading and writing tasks relevant to care environments.
You'll develop listening and speaking skills for workplace situations.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom through tutor-led sessions, group activities, and practical tasks linked to health and care contexts. You'll be assessed through coursework and tasks completed during the course. There is no formal written exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lambeth College Brixton Centre 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.
Healthcare support worker, assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Domiciliary care worker, providing personal care in people's homes.
Social care support worker, helping people with daily living tasks.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Health and Social Care, building on the knowledge from this course.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2, strengthening your English for further study or employment.
Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care, a step toward more senior care roles and further training.
