Would you like a career in Health & Social Care?Not sure where to start or who to ask?The Marches Education Trust are offering a two-week course at Shrewsbury Colleges Group's London Road Campus, where you will learn valuable knowledge and skills which will allow you to apply for a range of positions within the health and social care sector. You will study 12 modules on topics such as First Aid, Infection Control, Safeguarding and Communication Skills and receive certificates for each module that is completed. |
If you are a thoughtful and caring person with good literacy and numeracy skills, our courses will prepare you for a wide range of careers including nursing, social work and working with children in a variety of settings.
The health and social care sector is the third biggest employer in Shropshire and one of the few areas in today's economic climate with a growing number of vacancies. Our Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications will allow you to explore a wide range of health and social care issues needed to work in the industry.
From the Level 3 qualification, you can progress to higher education, including our own Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care. Work experience is an important part of our courses, with opportunities for you to gain an insight into a variety of employment settings including hospitals, care homes and schools.
Health & Social Care Courses
- Academic Cambridge Technicals
- T Levels
- Vocational
- Higher Education
- Distance Learning
- Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems
- Certificate in Common Health Conditions
- Certificate in Principles of Care Planning
- Certificate in Principles of Prevention and Control of Infection
- Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care
- Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
- Certificate in Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health
- Certificate in Understanding Dignity & Safeguarding in Adult Health & Social Care
- Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid/Advocacy in the Work Place
- Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health
- Certificate in Understanding Personal Care Needs
- Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes
- Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care
Megan O’Neill
Health & Social Care BTEC (History, Sociology)
Previous Institution: The Priory School
I took Health & Social Care because I want to be a primary school teacher. It is an assignment based course, so there is less pressure and you get to do amazing placements for hands-on experience and I went to a primary school. I will be going to study BA Primary Education after College.
Chloe Ann Manley
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care
Previous school: The Priory School
I’m the regional district cadet of the year for St John Ambulance and what that means is that I have quite a lot of clinical experience, as well as a lot of skills that I’ve acquired through just talking to people. When my tutor found out about my volunteering, she encouraged me to enter the WorldSkills Show to show my transferrable skills and work on my personal development.
Chloe Brooks
Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care
Previous school: Shrewsbury Academy
I really enjoyed my placement at The Column Nursery. The staff there were very friendly and approachable. This placement has allowed me to develop my skills with younger children, which I think will help me whilst working towards my future career. I definitely recommend working with The Column Nursery.
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