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Apollo Essential Skills in Care

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    Level
    Other

  • Duration
    1 month

  • Start Date
    Tuesday 3rd June 2025

  • Venue
    Norfolk House campus

  • Course Code
    P0094

Start Date

  • Tuesday 3rd June 2025, Part Time, Day

What You Will Study

The Apollo Essential Skills in Care course, which is supported by NHS England, is designed to provide a first step for those thinking about working in health and social care who may not have the experience or qualifications they need to do so. The course provides an introduction to core topics that are relevant to all healthcare roles, ranging from practical care skills, to person-centred care, first aid, and safeguarding.

This free course is delivered face-to-face at City College Norwich's Norfolk House campus in the city centre.

Guided Learning Structure:

  • Four-week course, commitment of 14 hours per week.
  • You must attend two days per week on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
  • Based at Norfolk House, Exchange Street, NR2 1DD.

The course dates are, as follows:

  • Introduction session on 2nd June.
  • Mondays and Tuesdays from 3rd June to 30th June.

Entry Requirements

You must be aged 18+ and have a desire to seek employment or develop your skills in health and social care. If you are not a fluent English speaker, you must have a minimum of, or be studying towards, an ESOL Entry Level 3 qualification. If you are unsure about this, please email Apollo@ccn.ac.uk

How You Will Be Assessed

  • You will be assessed by completing workbooks on some of the key aspects of the Care Certificate.
  • Part of the requirement of the course is to track and monitor your progression into employment or further training.

Fees

This course is free for adults aged 18+