Career Building Blocks Preparing for Professions in Health & Social Care

Course intent

This course is a great starting point for a role in the health or social care sector, as an employee or as a volunteer. Improve your learning skills and build your vocational knowledge, skills and confidence to support the health and well-being of individuals in your care.

Our experienced tutors will help you earn a national Level 1 Award in Preparing for Professions in Health & Social Care, boosting career prospects.

If you're passionate about caring and want to make a positive impact in your community, start here!

How to Apply

To express an interest in this course, you can

• complete the form on our website;
• call us on 0300 200 1044, 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday; or
• visit one of our centres.

What will I learn?

You will

Extend your study skills

Develop an awareness of Protection and Safeguarding in Health and Social Care

Understand Principles and Values in Health and Social Care

You may explore other related topics, for example

• Ethical and Political Issues Relating to Land-Based Activities
• Introduction to Autistic Spectrum Condition
• Introduction to Mental Health
• Person-Centred Support in Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings
• Stress and Stress Management Techniques
• Prevent and British Values

Assessment: You will work towards the OCNLR Level 1 Award in Preparing for Professions in Health and Social Care. Learners are assessed through activities that are internally set by tutor/assessors and then, following internal moderation, learners’ portfolios of assessed evidence will be externally moderated by an OCN London External Moderator.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This is a one-year course for adults aged 19 or over.

Entry Requirements: Completion of a written and an online initial assessment and an interview.

To be successful you will need to

• attend all of your classes
• work independently
• develop your learning skills and understanding outside the classroom through use of online resources and

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

You will need:

A ring binder(folder), lined paper, pens and pencils

Access to a computer/laptop and a printer

Depending on your eligibility, there are no fees to pay for this course.

What can I do when I finish the course?

Gain entry to employment in health or social care or progress onto another Surrey Adult learning course, such as:

• Essential Digital Skills qualification (EDSQ)
• Microsoft – Word-processing – Word
• Microsoft – Spreadsheets – Excel

Or your tutor can direct you to ‘Next steps’ section, on our website, if you wish to do something else.

Additional Information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

How to enrol

You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.

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