Qualifications in Social Care
If youâre new to social care youâll complete the Care Certificate. You should also receive regular supervision and do training and development.
Working towards a qualification is one way you can equip yourself with practical skills and important knowledge about care giving.
Find out more information on social care qualifications from Skills for Care (*Skills for Care careers tool).
Health and Social Care: Levels 1-3
Tyne Metropolitan College are offering a range of Health & Social Care courses to develop your knowledge on relevant topics.
Distance learning: Level 2 and 3
A short induction will get you started to learn at your pace, your way with phone, email or in-person support. A range of level 2 and new level 3 certificates are available.
Blended learning Care courses: Level 2
Working in care or needing specialist skills? Flexible bite-size workshops lead to level 2 qualifications.
T Level in Healthcare
Aims to equip students with the knowledge necessary for skilled employment, advanced technical training, or university studies. This two-year program blends classroom learning with real-world work experience.
Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care: Level 2
This blended learning option is a natural progression opportunity for those who have complete the introductory Get into Care course. It aims to introduce some basic concepts of caring and preparation for employment in the sector.
Learning Disabilities Boot-camp: Level 3
The skills boot-camp is designed to equip learners with the necessary knowledge and competencies to support individuals with learning difficulties in social care settings.
Opportunities for Employers
Apprenticeships
Tyne Metropolitan College are offering to bring on an apprentice as part of your team. They will train and work alongside you while studying at college.
Hire an Apprentice
By employing apprentices, you help individuals develop a career, and benefit by investing in the businessâs long-term future.
T Levels
Tyne Metropolitan College are offering a new government programme called âT Levelsâ. A two-year placement designed to help 16-18-year-old students gain their level 3 qualification.
Support & Progression…
Support tailored for those passionate about social care, enhancing their skills and advancing their career.
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