START YOUR CAREER IN HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES WITH A PART-TIME ADULT COURSE
Nothing is impossible ... everything is possible!
The Health and Life Sciences Sector offers a growing number of rewarding careers available at all different levels. There’s never been a better time to get started in a career in Health with short taster courses available right up to degree level alongside some amazing facilities on hand in the South West.
The state-of-the-art Health and Active Living Skills Centre is the first of its kind in the region and provides a modern learning environment with a simulation ward that gives you the closest experience to a real-life hospital ward with realistic scenarios to prepare you for the world of work, and health therapy suite.
Here are the details:
- You'll have your own dedicated tutor who will be on hand to support you throughout your time with us.
- As a Weston College student you'll also have access to all our facilities at the Health and Active Living Skills Centre at the Loxton Campus - including our Library, IT suite, welfare and employment support teams, Costa ...
- Plus, get all the benefits of studying at Weston College - including exclusive student discounts.
We have a friendly team ready to guide you through the application process - start your journey by selecting a course below.
Careers in advance Health and Life Sciences
Here are just a few examples of job titles that have shown to be the most popular listings in the South West region within the last year.
- Registered Staff Nurse
- Health Care Assistant
- Research and Innovation Officer
- Lecturer in Public Health
- Medical Science Liaison
- Psychology Wellbeing Practitioner
- Pharmacy Advisor
- Recovery Worker
- Mental Health Support Worker
We've bundled the best education in the area with career boosted benefits - and are leveraging our contacts as one of the largest Colleges in the country to give you the best possible chance of success.
Careers in advance Health and Life Sciences
Here are just a few examples of job titles that have shown to be the most popular listings in the South West region within the last year.
- Registered Staff Nurse
- Health Care Assistant
- Research and Innovation Officer
- Lecturer in Public Health
- Medical Science Liaison
- Psychology Wellbeing Practitioner
- Pharmacy Advisor
- Recovery Worker
- Mental Health Support Worker
More Health and Life Science courses from our West of England Institute of Technology
Available Health and Social Care courses
Our brand new
Health and Active
Living Skills Centre
Taking learning beyond the classroom, The Health and Active Living Skills Centre is home to our Health and Social Care courses.
Opening its doors in 2020, this bespoke building was designed based on industry demands and what key skills are essential for young professionals to learn.
The state-of-the-art simulation ward gives you the closest experience to a real-life hospital ward with realistic scenarios to prepare you for the world of work.
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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
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<p>On the 15th of April, we launched our first Sector Based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) with UHBW (University Hospitals Bristol & Weston) and it has been an overwhelming success!</p><p>The first two weeks covered a wide range of subjects and an insight into the various roles that are available within UHBW. The group learned how to work within a team, were introduced to the NHS Trust values, discussed equality and inclusion, and looked at the job roles that would best suit them.</p><p>At the start of Week 3, 22 learners gathered at the Education Centre in Bristol and were given interesting, fun and informative presentations by the UHBW Team. We learnt what it’s like to work in a busy hospital environment, the skills and behaviours required and the process for submitting a quality application.</p><p>Everyone fully engaged with the sessions, which resulted in some fantastic discussions, sharing of personal experiences and some amazing stories and reasons for wanting to work for UHBW!</p><p>We hope that many of the learners will go on to have a long and successful career within the NHS and we are already excited to welcome our next cohort, which begins on Monday 5th August.</p><p> </p><p><strong>We received an array of positive feedback from those who attended:</strong></p><p><em>“I think the course is brilliant and is a great insight to the NHS. The information is really useful for getting a job within the NHS.”</em></p><p><em>“I loved my course. Two weeks just flown by. Our Tutor was very patient with us. I felt more confident in myself and was inspired to work for the NHS.”</em></p><p><em>“All the Tutors are a great help in ensuring you understand. Niki has been very patient with everyone. Nike Taylor has provided a brilliant course and I feel very grateful to participate. I would highly recommend this course to other adults.”</em></p><p><em>“A short and detailed course run by Niki Taylor, who delivered the course so you have a full understanding and gain confidence in yourself.”</em></p><p><em>“The course is wonderful. I have got plenty of new information. I like and really enjoyed the rapport which Teachers built up with students. Thank you for these 2 incredible weeks.”</em></p><p><em>“Five Stars, Great Job Niki!”</em></p><p><em>“It was an interesting course, I enjoyed it and the tutor was helpful as well. It also created an avenue for meeting new people and socialising.”</em></p><p><em>“The course has been a great ‘across the board’ introduction of what goes on within the NHS and the topics that become more prevalent and relevant. It was well structured, and I felt supported throughout. It has been great to switch my brain on in a new way. It’s been excellent for my mental health.”</em></p><p><em>“The course is wonderful. I have got plenty of new information. I like and really enjoyed the rapport which teachers build up with students. Thank you for these 2 incredible weeks.”</em></p><p><em>“Very friendly and good information. Niki is a very helpful Tutor, and she explains everything so well.”</em></p><p><em>“The course was fantastic! Niki was brilliant and very knowledgeable, and I am so happy to have participated in the programme.”</em></p><p> </p><drupal-entity alt="UHBW Learners" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="515eb1c9-f275-432c-8c6b-28631a04962a" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{"image_style":"max_400x400","image_link":"","image_loading":{"attribute":"lazy"}}"> </drupal-entity><drupal-entity alt="UHBW learners" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="08dc5124-3f31-4782-98d0-d5af9b69b948" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{"image_style":"max_400x400","image_link":"","image_loading":{"attribute":"lazy"}}"> </drupal-entity><drupal-entity alt="UHBW learners" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="729ff67d-22e3-43cb-bdd8-f1aa54bc7bb7" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{"image_style":"max_400x400","image_link":"","image_loading":{"attribute":"lazy"}}"> </drupal-entity><drupal-entity alt="Learners at UHBW." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="70fe825f-36b2-4d77-8f39-51d74310e617" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{"image_style":"max_400x400","image_link":"","image_loading":{"attribute":"lazy"}}"> </drupal-entity>
<p>We recently caught up with Caitlin, our wonderful Health and Social Care assessor, who told us about her experience in completing her Level 3 qualification, and how it resulted in a full time job here at Weston College. Here's what she told us!</p>
<p>My role at Weston College is as a <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/healt… and Social Care</a> assessor for 16–19-year-olds and adult learners studying Health and Social Care qualifications. I observe and assess learners either on work placement or in their work setting.</p>
<p>I recently completed a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care while continuing my previous employment as a senior care worker at a local care village, and predominantly supporting those living with dementia.</p>
<p>I found out about the course through Facebook and had been keen to gain the qualification for a while. I was also promoted to apply as the course was free for me as I did not already hold a Level 3 qualification.</p>
<p>While on the course, we had lessons on the <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/news/state-art-nursing-simulators-arrive-healt… room</a>, learning how to catheterise patients and a lesson in the lab dissecting pig lungs to learn about the respiratory system. The SIM room and lab are both fantastic spaces for learning and developing practical skills which are invaluable to 16–19-year-olds who are preparing for <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/work-experience?utm_source=main-menu&utm_m… placement</a>.</p>
<p>Without this qualification, I would not have been able to apply for my role at Weston College. The course also helped me prepare for interviewing. Not all criteria were met though assignments, some were assessed on professional discussions which helped me develop my communication skills on a professional level. The course also helped me with my digital skills, which was fortunate as I had to create a PowerPoint presentation for interview.</p>
<p>I would really recommend and encourage others to study as an adult. I found I was more focussed and committed to the workload and qualification. I initially studied to further my career in the industry and to progress in my previous employment. I never thought that my knowledge and skills could support those in further education. I feel privileged to be able to support those in further education to become fantastic health care workers.</p>
<p>Alongside the Level 3 qualification, I was also able to compete a Level 2 in <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-adults/health-and-soc… </a>which was a bonus as I managed to gain another qualification while studying one. Since joining Weston college as an employee, I am being enrolled in a certificate in Vocational Assessing to further my knowledge in supporting through assessing. </p>
<p>This would never have been possible if it wasn't for the completion of my Level 3 qualification and the support of Weston College - I'm so grateful to everyone who was involved in my journey!</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-adults?utm_source=mai… out more about Courses for Adults, here!</a></p>
