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Pathways to Employment: Prepare for Learning (H & SC)

Introduction

What is Introduction?

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

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The course is aimed at individuals who want to progress with learning for health and social care careers, but also need to develop their confidence and resilience for returning to learning.

This is a 3-day course that enables students to explore different strategies and tips to help them prepare for further study and qualifications. Students are encouraged to create their own personal ‘learning survival kit’ to help build resilience and confidence required for further study and training required within the health and social care sector.

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Introduction

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

Find out about progression

Course content

The course explores:

Barriers to learning and overcoming these
Growth mindset
Wellbeing and learning
Basic introduction to academic skills; note-taking, research
Creating a ‘learning survival kit’

What can this course lead to?

After completion of the course, students could continue to develop their understanding and skill set by enrolling onto relevant courses to further support their career pathway.

Suggested courses:

Preparing for Learning in Health and Social Care
Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to HSC and Children’s and Young People’s Settings
Level 1 Award in Mental Health
Level 1 Award in Substance Misuse
Level 1 Award in Alcohol Awareness
Level 1 Award in Stress Awareness
Level 1 Award in Mentoring
Upskilling in courses relating to English, maths and ICT

Course session dates

When does this start and end?

29 September 2025 - 1 October 2025

Where next?

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Student stories

“Being a full-time mum has been amazing - now is the time to focus on what I want to do.” - Julie
Learn more about Julie's story

Potential careers:

Adult Nursing
Adult Nursing (Mental Health)
Midwife
Operating Theatre Practitioner
Social Work
Support Worker
Paramedic

I have liked learning new skills and meeting new people. I have enjoyed how the course has been delivered and the activities that have been included.

Awesome tutors and a very friendly place. I wish I was still there.

Ofsted Good Provider

Rated by Ofsted as a Good Provider

83%

student pass rate for 2023-24

95%

of students rated the College as good or outstanding in supporting them to improve their confidence to learn

Pathways to Employment: Prepare for Learning (H & SC)

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