Course Overview

If you’re looking to advance your career in Health and Social Care, our Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) in Skills for the Workplace: Health and Social Care could be the perfect step forward. Based at our vibrant Birmingham campus, this course is designed to equip you with the essential skills needed to thrive in a professional environment, helping you grow in both competence and confidence. The programme offers a unique opportunity to develop the skills employers are looking for.

Health and Social Care is a sector that relies on individuals who are capable, adaptable, and proactive. This programme aims to provide you with the tools to meet these demands, making sure you’re ready to face challenges and develop solutions. Through practical learning and personal development, you’ll gain the ability to think critically, solve problems, and work effectively both on your own and as part of a team. These are the core skills employers in the sector value and seek in their employees.

The course also focuses on essential workplace skills such as planning, organisation, and communication. You’ll learn how to manage your time efficiently, set goals, and see them through to completion. This isn’t just about improving your technical abilities; it’s also about building the confidence to take initiative, work under pressure, and contribute positively to your work environment.

Whether you’re already working in Health and Social Care and looking to move up, or you’re thinking about starting a career in this field, the CertHE in Skills for the Workplace provides a solid foundation. With a focus on practical skills that are transferable across many areas of the sector, this course helps you make meaningful progress in your career.

Course Modules

• Academic and Employability Skills (20 credits)

• Psychology in Health and Social Care (20 credits)

• Digital Skills and Research Methods (20 credits)

• Introduction to Health and Social Care (20 credits)

• Introduction to Public Health (20 credits)

• Professional Development within Health and Social Care (20 credits)

Career and Progression

This programme is specifically focused on employability, ensuring that students are able to use workplace experiences to inform their studies throughout each module.

Explicit outcomes include the creation of digital portfolios, through which students can demonstrate their understanding of key skills, theories and methodologies for use at interview and to secure career progression.

Key Information

Study Mode: Fulltime

Study method: On Campus

Duration: 1 Year (2 days a week class, 4 hours per day)

Intakes: January, May, September

Tuition Fee: £9,790/year

Funding options: Student Finance Company or Self Funded 

Admission Contact Information:

Direct number: +44 7550 552556

Email: admissions.bham@fbaukltd.com

 Address: 449A Stratford Road (1st floor), Sparkhill Birmingham, B11 4LD

University: University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD)

Location 1: Birmingham Learning Centre, 636A Stratford Road, Spark Hill, Birmingham, B11 4AR

Location 2: Quay Place, Victoria House, Edward Street, Birmingham, B1 2RA