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Level 1
NHS Health & Care Somerset
This exciting course is ideal for people looking to work in the Health and Care, or Administration within the Health Care Sector. Whether you’re interested in health care, community care, ancillary staff roles or administration roles, this course is a fantastic opportunity. You don’t need any prior experience, just a desire to work with others.
What will I study?
On this course, we explore a wide range of topics, that will prepare you for a variety of different roles within the Health and Care Sector. Topics we cover include:
Different types of care facilities:
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Safeguarding – why the people we support might be more vulnerable to abuse and mistreatment
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Importance of working closely with other professionals – How we do so and Why
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Health and Safety
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Key terminology
Upon successful completion of the course you will have obtained a Level 1 Certificate in Health & Care. During the course we will also look at your skills, discuss personal development and help you to look at how to set and achieve goals. You will also gain an ‘Entry 3 Award in Employability Skills.’
Progression Opportunities
On successful completion of the course, you will be offered a Guaranteed Interview with one of the exciting employers we are working with on this Sector Work-Based Academy Programme.
We are delighted to be working with the NHS Somerset Foundation Trust Team, as well as other local care providers who will all be in attendance on a dedicated “Employer day” on the 19th September, where you will be able to meet potential employers and discuss job opportunities.
Additional Support
We offer careers advice, guidance and support to everyone that studies on one of our courses.
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