This course is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge, practical skills, and professional confidence needed to successfully progress onto a career within health and social care. It provides a strong link to the healthcare sector, helping learners understand how health and social care services operate and what it truly means to work in a caring profession.
- Working in Health and Social Care
- Communication in Health and Social Care
- Safeguarding in Health and Social Care
- Personal and Professional development
- Dementia Care
- Learn from experienced tutors with strong industry backgrounds in health and social care.
- Access modern facilities and realistic working environments within our health suite and access to AI mannequin and equipment for more practical sessions
- Gain valuable work-related skills and experience to support your future career.
- Be part of a supportive and inclusive college community that helps you achieve your goals.
- Work experience in a health and/ or social care setting
- 4 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including English and Maths, or a Level 2 qualification in a related subject with a Merit grade or higher.
- A genuine interest in a career in the caring sector
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing learn@dearne-coll.ac.uk or by calling 01709 513333.
- HTQ Level 4 Certificate in Higher Education – Professional Practice in Health and Social Care – SHU (based at DVC)
- Higher Education courses such as Degree in Nursing, Paramedic Science, Social Work or Midwifery (University of choice)
- Aprpenticeships within health and social care
- 16-18 year olds do not need to pay course fees
If you need further advice or guidance please contact the Enquiries Team on 01709 513333.
“The support from College has been excellent throughout the course. My tutors provided detailed feedback on assignments and helped me understand whether I had covered all the learning outcomes required.”
Samantha Access to HE Diploma: Health Science Professions
We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2026-27 However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
