Health and Social Care

The wide range of courses ensures that you will be prepared for a career within Health and Social Care or for further study within the sector. You will benefit from highly qualified and industry experienced staff alongside work placement opportunities and practical activities relevant to your individual course.

View all our Courses:

Full Time

Our full-time courses are available in over 15 vocational areas, ranging from Entry level through to Level 3 Extended Diploma.

Part Time

We offer a range of courses at part-time level – to suit your work and family life balance.

Higher Education

You can apply for University level courses to study at Bridgend College. We work with University of South Wales and Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Apprenticeships

If you are already employed and would like to improve your skills and knowledge to progress in your chosen career, then an apprenticeship could be the perfect route for you.

Full Time

08/11/2018

Vocational Studies Health and Social Care L1

04/02/2016

Health and Social Care L2 Diploma

04/02/2016

Health & Social Care – Health L3 Diploma

04/02/2016

Health & Social Care – Care L3 Diploma

Part Time

19/11/2019

Therapeutic Counselling Level 4

09/04/2018

National Autistic Society SPELL framework Introduction

09/04/2018

Mental Health First Aid

15/03/2016

Counselling Skills and Theory

23/02/2016

Basic Approaches to Counselling Skills

23/02/2016

Understand how to support individuals with Autism Spectrum Conditions

Higher Education

All

19/11/2019

Therapeutic Counselling Level 4

11/02/2019

Psychology Foundation Degree

24/01/2019

Health and Social Care Management

27/01/2016

Social Work BSc Hons

11/02/2019

Psychology Foundation Degree

24/01/2019

Health and Social Care Management

27/01/2016

Social Work BSc Hons

19/11/2019

Therapeutic Counselling Level 4

Apprenticeships

19/05/2020

Health and Social Care Apprenticeship L2

Career opportunities

What would you like to be?
Nurse, Youth worker, Social worker, Midwife, Occupational therapist, Health care worker, Counsellor or Community worker.

Industry insights
£19.11 Average hourly pay
£37,265 Average wage
1664 Currently employed
1688 Job opportunities

Desired Skills:

Active listening, critical thinking, reading, comprehension, learning strategies, active learning, speaking, monitoring, writing, mathematics, science

Occupations:

Other social work activities without accommodation, residential care activities, Information service activities, Residential care activities for learning disabilities, mental health or substance abuse, Human health activities, Physical wellbeing activities or Educational support activities.