West london’s college

Health & Social Care
The health and social care sector is a growth industry and
offers some of the country’s most rewarding and important
careers. The College offers a range of courses that will help you
acquire the skills to start or advance your career in the field.
Our College is known for giving students high quality work
placements and for opening up recruitment opportunities with
a range of employers, including the NHS. We use our extensive
contacts with companies to ensure our courses equip students
with the skills needed to progress in Health and Social Care.
Alongside their studies students are also encouraged to undertake
voluntary opportunities in the sector. Our dedicated and industryfocussed
teaching staff will support and challenge you to be the
very best in your field, helping you to progress to a successful
career or to higher education.
NEXT STEPS
Students progress on to further
study, higher education or
employment.
CAREER PATHS INCLUDE:
Health Visitor
Medical Researcher
Social Worker
Nurse
Care Assistant
Youth Worker
Community Worker
Probation Services
Apply now or find out more at
wlc.ac.uk/healthandsocialcare
Course Level Duration FT/PT* Campus <
BTEC Certificate in Health & Social Care Care (QCF) 1 1 year FT/PT H
Diploma in Health & Social Care 2 1 year FT H
CACHE Certificate in Preparing to Work
in Adult Social Care (QCF)
2 1 year PT H
BTEC Diplomas in Health & Social Care † 3 1—2 years FT H, S
†
Year
1 Course = 90 credit Diploma
Year 2 Course = a further 90 credits for the extended Diploma
Not sure what level of course is right for you? Check out ’Qualifications Explained’ on page 21.
* FT = Full Time
PT = Part Time
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A = Acton
E = Ealing
H = Hammersmith
S = Southall
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