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Preparing to Work in Care (English is not your first Language)

This course will help support you with your English skills for working within the care sector.

Who is this course aimed at?

The course is aimed at Staffordshire residents aged 19+ who are looking to start their journey to improving their English and skills for working in Health and Social Care.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Course Content

The course will focus on the meeting the needs of working in the care sector for learners where English is not their first language, with a range of specifically related vocabulary activities and role play scenarios for situational practice.

Learning Methods

You will be taught face to face in the workplace by a friendly and experienced assessor

Learner Support

Classes are small to ensure your teacher can provide you with the help and support you need to enable you to confidently access the class learning materials. Individual specific needs will be discussed at the start of the course.

Course Assessments

To ensure you are on track and your understanding of the course, your teacher will use verbal questions, observations and an individual learning plan to monitor your progress against the course outcomes.

Learning Materials

We will provide the workbooks. You will need to bring a pen and paper to take notes and to be able to complete the workbooks during the course.

What can learners do next/progress onto?

During the course you and your teacher will explore progression options depending on your individual needs. Learners can progress onto an internal NSCG College offer and step up to a formal ESOL qualification or other Community Courses run by NSCG or be signposted to other local providers.

Dates, locations and times

Stafford

11/09/2024- 11/12/2024, 09.30am to 12.00pm, Wednesdays at:

BEAM, The Mills, Mill Bank, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2QZ

Are there any fees?

This course is fully funded and so there are no course fees.

Who delivers this course?

All of our courses are delivered by expert local learning partners across Staffordshire.  This specific course is delivered by Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group 

How to enrol on this course and find out more?

Lucy Hancock

Telephone: 01782 254127

Email: lucy.hancock@nscg.ac.uk

To enrol on this course call 01782 254127

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Further questions?

If you have any questions or want further advice about any aspect of adult community learning in Staffordshire, then please contact us:

Contact details

Staffordshire Community Learning Team

Staffordshire County Council, 2 Staffordshire Place, Stafford, ST16 2DH

Phone:

01785 278770

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