Peterlee Campus
Course overview
This two year course is designed to give students an overview of the health and social care sector and roles within this to enable term to progress to university to complete further study in their chosen field, or to go directly into employment in the sector.
During the course you will get to learn appropriate transferable and specific skills for industry including completing practical sessions on our health care hospital ward.
Practical activities will support you to develop the skills and qualities for industry whilst the theory sessions will support you to have the underpinning knowledge of topics such as psychology, sociology, anatomy and research skills. These are all delivering by our highly knowledgeable and skilled staff who have a diverse range of health and social care backgrounds.
Topics
Units which may be covered are:
• Sociological Perspectives in health and social care
• Public health
• Promoting health education
• Nutrition in health and social care
• Infection prevention and control
• Vocational experience in health and social care
• Additional needs in health and much more...
Job opportunities after this course
Once you have successfully completed the course you will be able to gain employment in the health and social care sector roles include; care worker or health care assistant.
Further study options after this course
Once you have successfully completed the programme you may progress to a Degree in Adult Nursing, Midwifery, Child Nursing, Dental nursing, social work or other occupational roles associated to the field of health and social care.
Entry requirements
Our entry requirements are reviewed annually and are subject to change as qualifications, awarding bodies and assessment criteria evolve.
For the latest qualifications and grades required by course type/level, please follow this link to check the most up-to-date entry criteria for direct entry and internal progression at the college.
How is this course assessed?
All units will be assessed through a range of activities including written tasks, role play, verbal presentations and displays. Learners will also produce a portfolio which evidences their learning and skills in the work place. Each learner will complete assignments made up of tasks for each unit.
When does the course start?
September 2025
Length of course
2 Year - Full Time. This full time study programme courses may also be available to study on a part-time basis if you are aged 18 or over on 31st August. Please check with Student Services for more details.
Fees & Funding
Please read our Course Fees & Funding page.
How to apply
To apply online for this course, please click on the 'Apply' button at the top/bottom of this page.
Alternatively, if you need assistance with your application or you would like to apply over the phone or using a paper-based application form, please call Student Services on 0191 743 0149.
If you're not quite ready to apply for this course and would like some more information or to speak to a member of staff then please click on the 'Enquire' button at the top/bottom of this page.
