Level 1 Health and Social Care Course in Richmond upon Thames. Classes run at Parkshot on Thursday daytimes, 11 weeks part-time. You'll develop your English language skills alongside health and social care vocabulary and terminology. The course covers speaking, writing, reading, and pronunciation in a health and social care context. You'll also build on your numeracy skills. An English language assessment is required before you start, and you need to be 18 or over on 31st August before the course begins.
Who this course is for
Do you want to improve your English while exploring a career in Health and Social Care? This course is designed to boost your confidence in speaking, writing, and reading English. You'll practice pronunciation, learn new vocabulary, and develop your sentence structure. It's perfect for anyone looking to progress to further studies in childcare or health and social care, helping you find employment in these sectors.
Entry requirements
You must be 18 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date. You need to be at least ESOL Level 1. You need to take an English language assessment to check you are at the right level.
What you will learn
You'll develop speaking, writing, and reading skills in a health and social care context.
You'll learn health and social care vocabulary and terminology.
You'll practise pronunciation and sentence structure in English.
You'll build on your numeracy skills.
You'll gain familiarity with the language used in care settings.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based, running one day a week on Thursdays from 9:45am to 3:30pm. You'll learn through a mix of speaking practice, written tasks, and reading activities. Assessment is based on the work you complete during the course. The centre will confirm the full assessment details when you apply.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Parkshot will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant. Entry-level support role in residential or home care.
Healthcare support worker. Assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Domiciliary carer. Supporting people to live independently at home.
Nursery assistant. Supporting children's care and daily routines.
Childcare worker. Working in nurseries, playgroups, or after-school clubs.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care. Builds on this qualification and takes your knowledge further for care roles.
Level 2 ESOL qualification. Strengthens your English to meet employer requirements.
Level 2 Award in Childcare. A route into early years and nursery work if that's the direction you want to take.
