This is a hybrid course. Over the 7 weeks you will have mix of online learning & placements face to face.
You’ll learn the essential skills you need to work in care, including first aid, supporting people with daily tasks, understanding mental health and dementia, and how to keep people safe. You’ll gain practical experience via a placement, so you can build confidence while learning on the job.
Week 1: 2 Days Face to face placement (Monday and Tuesday) Online (Wednesday).
Week 2: 3 sessions online
Week 3 (After Christmas): 3 sessions online
Week 4: 3 sessions online
Week 5: 3 days Face to face placement – Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
Week 6: 3 sessions online
Week 7: 1 Face to face review, 2 online sessions
What you will gain:
Work Placement – Hands-on, practical work experience so you’re building confidence from day one.
Employment Pathway – Train for real job opportunities and gain the skills employers are actively looking for – so you can step straight into a role and start building a stable, long-term career in care.
Guaranteed Job Interview – After your placement completion for roles such as Care Assistant, Support Worker and Healthcare Support Worker.
Further Training – Progress into Level 2 or Level 3 Apprenticeships and keep building your skills – fast-tracking your journey into a rewarding career in care.
Protect The Sector’s Future – Train for roles that are genuinely needed right now, while building the up-to-date skills employers are looking for in today’s care sector.
What you will learn:
Core Care Skills
Health & Safety
Specialist Awareness
Practical Care Knowledge
Level 3 First Aid Training
Workplace Readiness
Course Delivery:
Course Start Date: Monday 7th December 2026
Course Completion: Wednesday 3rd February 2027
Course Duration: 7 Weeks (break over Christmas)
For the course, you will need either a laptop, desktop computer or a tablet with a keyboard. Devices must be compatible with Microsoft Teams.
Registration has passed – if you cannot find a course currently, feel free to contact us
