Free health and social care course in Hemel Hempstead. Classes run at West Herts College Hemel Hempstead Campus, full-time during the day. Over 33 weeks, you'll build the knowledge and practical skills needed to work in care settings. The course covers areas such as safeguarding, person-centred care, communication, and health and wellbeing. It's a strong foundation for roles like care assistant, and can open doors to further study at Level 3.
Who this course is for
Visit our website for full details on the learning experience and opportunities you can expect on this course.
What you will learn
You'll understand safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable individuals.
You'll learn how to deliver person-centred care and support individual needs.
You'll develop communication skills for working with service users, families, and colleagues.
You'll explore health, wellbeing, and factors that affect people's lives.
You'll learn about equality, diversity, and inclusion in care settings.
You'll understand infection control and basic health and safety in care environments.
You'll study the roles and responsibilities of care workers and how services are organised.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at West Herts College Hemel Hempstead Campus. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, projects, and portfolio work. You'll build evidence of your knowledge and skills throughout the course rather than sitting a single end exam. Full-time daytime attendance means you progress through the qualification steadily over 33 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. West Herts College Hemel Hempstead 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.
Support worker: helping individuals with daily living and independence.
Healthcare assistant: assisting clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
Domiciliary care worker: providing care in people's own homes.
Day centre support worker: supporting adults in community day services.
Residential support worker: working with adults in supported living.
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step if you want to move into senior care roles or apply to nursing, social work, or allied health degree programmes.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you're interested in training or mentoring others in a care setting.
Apprenticeship in Adult Care (Level 3): combines work and study, leading to a recognised occupational qualification while you earn.
