Health, Social & Childcare

Health, Social and Childcare

The School of Health, Social and Childcare has courses designed to meet the needs of the community and prepare students for careers in this highly sought after industry. You will receive work-related training and some courses assess you in your workplace. This means that you will gain industry experience vital for progression onto higher education, as well as the recognised qualifications you need for a career in this industry.

Healthcare workers need strong communication skills and a caring nature. Nursery workers can be employed in day nurseries and children’s centres or become childminders.

Staff in the School of Health, Social and Childcare are industry experts as well as lecturers. Our supportive and caring lecturers are committed to ensuring students succeed.

Within the courses for Health, Social Care and Childcare the delivery of bilingual units will be available for students.

What will I do?

All students complete a related work-based placement, with a focus on employability skills and improving numeracy and literacy. Students are also encouraged to complete a Welsh language communication course and enhance their interpersonal skills through group activities and fundraising events. All students undertake charity and fundraising work throughout the year for local and national charities.

Career opportunities

Our courses can lead to a career as a teacher, teaching assistant, childcare practitioner, speech and language therapist, nurse, paramedic and social work. Many progress onto the many Health, Social and Childcare degree programmes at the College before entering employment.

Average annual earnings

Children, Adult, Mental Health Nursing £25k - £48k Social Work £23k - £47k Speech and Language £24k - £49k Occupational Therapy £21k - £41k

“College introduced me to a lot subjects that really interested me, boosted my confidence and helped with my team work.’’ Ffion Jones.

Student Success

Health and Social Care Student Ffion Jones has won the Vocational Category at the prestigious British Education Awards (BEA).

She became the first student from NPTC Group of Colleges to win the awards.

The BEA identifies and celebrates individuals who have excelled within the British education system. In doing so, these awards acknowledge that success comes down to personal endeavour and application. Ffion won the award in recognition of her brilliant academic results and extracurricular success. She combined studying with two part-time jobs as well as being a Dementia Friends Champion, raising funds for the Alzheimer’s Society, and a Police Cadet Leader with Dyfed Powys Police. During her time as a cadet at Newtown’s St. John’s Centre, she has carried out work placements at Bethshan Nursing Home and Newtown Hospital. In addition to this, she has somehow found time to complete bronze and silver Duke of Edinburgh awards and achieve a Triple Distinction Star with 100% attendance in her Level 3 BTEC in Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Courses

Career-Focused Courses Level Entry Requirements Health and Social Care: Principles and Contexts 2 2 GCSEs at grade C or above including English/Maths and Science.

Health and Social Care: Principles and Contexts 3 5 GCSEs at grade C in Maths, English Language or Science.

Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development: Principles and Context 2 2 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English, Maths and Science.

Children’s Care, Play Learning and Development: Practice and Theory

Access to HE - Health Care 3 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including English Language.

3 This course is for students who have been out of full-time education for a minimum of three years. Students will have to complete a successful interview.

Duration Location 1 Year Brecon/ Newtown

2 Years Brecon/ Newtown

1 Year Newtown

2 Years Brecon/ Newtown

1 Year Newtown