Our health and social care courses are designed to develop your skills and knowledge in order to enter into the caring professions. We also offer distance learning options which are free if you’ve lived in England for the past three years. Full-time courses are available at levels 1, 2 and 3 – you can choose from a T level or you can choose an apprenticeship which allow you to work and earn a wage while gaining a professional qualification with us. It’s also possible to study for your Access course with us.
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Who are Leicester College’s health and social care courses for?
We offer a range of full and part-time courses. All learners, on successful completion of a Health and Social Care course, will achieve a professional qualification that will enable them to progress into employment, higher education, or further training.
Our courses range from entry level through to level 5. The courses include modules of study in Developmental Psychology, Sociology, and Biology, developing Health Care Plans, Nutrition and Working in the Health care sector. Our level 5 course is a Foundation degree in Children, Families and Community Health. This exciting course combines both work placement and study to help develop learners’ personal and study skills.
Learners aged 16-19 will follow a study programme which will include GCSE or functional skills English and maths if you don’t already have your grade 4 (C).
Further information
Work experience will form part of your full-time course, and if you are working with vulnerable people you will need a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate. We will arrange this for you but you will need to pay a fee of approximately £50. Some courses will involve trips or ask you to purchase course books.
Najaha Nurani
Health and Social Care Diploma level 3
When I joined I had moved from a whole different path, from art to health and social care, but I fit in just fine from the help of staff and fellow classmates.
Leicester College has not only given me an exceptional knowledge of my course it has also given me growth as a person, which I am very thankful for.
Health and Social Care BTEC Extended Certificate level 3 – C7399
Course Code: C7399
Key Information
- Start Date 12 Sep 2024
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Study Hours
Full Time
- Duration 1 year
- Campus Abbey Park Campus
Gain valuable personal skills and relevant work skills alongside another level 3 course. This one year course prepares you for university or to go into employment in the health and social care industry.
Counselling and Applied Psychology Higher National Certificate – C7926
Course Code: C7926
Key Information
- Start Date 23 Sep 2024
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Study Hours
Full Time
- Duration 2 years
- Campus Abbey Park Campus
This course is to develop you professionally to meet the demands of employers in the healthcare and social support sector, it has been designed to address an increasing need for high-quality professional and technical education. You will be provided with a clear line of sight to employment or progression to further higher education study.
Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills – C8001
Course Code: C8001
Key Information
- Start Date 01 Oct 2024
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Study Hours
Part Time
3 hours per week
- Duration 1 year
- Campus Abbey Park Campus
Enhance your theoretical understanding of counselling and continue to help you develop the skills and attitudes required to practice these approaches. You will also encourage profound personal growth and understanding enhance your ability to understand others and develops your ability to extend empathy.
Health Professions Access to HE Diploma level 3 (January start) – C7365
Course Code: C7365
Key Information
- Start Date 07 Jan 2025
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Study Hours
Full Time
- Duration 1 year
- Campus Abbey Park Campus
Working in healthcare is a rewarding career and our access course aims to give you a wide range of skills and knowledge to help you towards your goal of going to university. Learning amongst adults your own age with the same ambitions in our industry-led environment, our lecturers will support in succeeding in this course.
Awareness of Mental Health Problems TQUK Certificate Level 2 – C6705
Course Code: C6705
Key Information
- Start Date Various
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Study Hours
Part Time
- Duration 12 weeks
- Campus DISTANCE
With mental illness at a significant high, this course gives you an insight on identifying signs and symptoms, understanding the possible impact on the individual and others around them and how to support the individual. Take this course to enhance your career or to better understand factors when caring for someone with mental ill-health.
Counselling Skills TQUK Certificate Level 2 – C6693
Course Code: C6693
Key Information
- Start Date Various
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Study Hours
Part Time
- Duration 9 weeks
- Campus DISTANCE
Get a head start with a course that introduces you to key counselling skills and gives you some understanding of what is required to become a counsellor. Working on different topics around this career field, you will get a taste of the theories, patients and personal skills required to work in these roles in healthcare.
Equality and Diversity TQUK Certificate Level 2 – C6711
Course Code: C6711
Key Information
- Start Date Various
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Study Hours
Part Time
- Duration 6 weeks
- Campus DISTANCE
Champion equality and diversity in the community, the workplace, and the society by enrolling on the course. Understand the 9 protected characteristics and learn the importance of promoting, implementing, and maintaining a diverse environment. A very interesting and valued course and qualification. Adding this course to an individual's CV will add value.
Healthy Lifestyles and Wellbeing – C6496
Course Code: C6496
Key Information
- Start Date Various
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Study Hours
Part Time
2.5 hours per week
- Duration 9 weeks
- Campus City Skills Centre
Learn how your physical health is linked to your mental well-being. On this course, you will learn exercises to do at home and discover dietary tips. Through group discussions and practical assignments, you might discover a new passion for food and wellbeing that will support you personally or inspire a new career.
NHS / LPT Sector Based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) Level 1 – C7781
Course Code: C7781
Key Information
- Start Date Various
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Study Hours
Part Time
30 hours per week
- Duration 4 weeks
- Campus City Skills Centre
Are you hoping to start work in the NHS? This programme could kick start your career. You'll learn about a range of careers and get to meet with NHS professionals to discover a huge range of possibilities open to you. We'll also support you to apply for vacancies as you come towards the end of the course.