Health & Social Care Skills Accelerator Programme
The Health and Social Care Skills Accelerator Programme is an exciting new programme, part funded by the European Social Fund (ESF).
The programme provides a variety of free, flexible learning and development opportunities; from workshops to short courses and qualifications, with a range of subjects to support you, your team or anyone new to the Health and Social Care sector.
Course List
Please note: if the course dates aren’t mentioned, it’s because they have flexible start dates which are agreed with the learner.
| Course Title | Dates |
| Functional Skills Maths & English | Various |
| English and Maths GCSE | Various |
| 2 Hour Maths Refresher Course | Various |
| Introduction to Coaching Skills | Various |
| Ascentis Level 2 Award in Food Safety | Various |
| Skills for Wellbeing; how to build resilience and thrive in the health and social care sector | Various |
| Getting started with a job search | Various |
| Filling in job application forms | Various |
| Communicate with confidence | Various |
| Online interview skills | Various |
| Planning you journey | Various |
| CMI Level 2 Team Leader Award | Various |
| Ascentis Level 2 Award in Mental Health and Wellbeing | Various |
| Entry 3 Essential Digital Skills | Various |
| Level 1 Essential Digital Skills | Various |
| Using Word, Excel & PowerPoint – short 2hr refresher session | Various |
| Engagement with Digital Skills for Care Workers (Entry, Level 1,2,3) | Various |
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For details about the above courses, contact Learn Devon Email: hssap@learndevon.co.uk |
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| Course Title | Dates |
| Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work – One Day Course | Various |
| Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health & Social Care | Various |
| Level 2 Award in Medical Terminology | Various |
| Level 2 Award in Counselling Skills | Various |
| Level 3 Award in Awareness of Dementia | Various |
| Moving & Handling | 7th July 2022 / 12th Oct 2022 / 23rd Nov 2022 |
| For details about the above courses, please email Petroc – Email: HSSAP@petroc.ac.uk | |
| Course Title | Dates |
| Pathway 1 – Employability Skills Introductory Award | Various |
| Pathway 2 – Food Safety Award | Various |
| Pathway 3 – Management and Leadership Award | Various |
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For details about the above courses, please email Exeter College apprentices@exe-coll.ac.uk with the subject ‘HSSAP’ |
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| Course Title | Dates |
| Level 1 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL); Speaking and Listening | Various |
| Level 2 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL); Speaking and Listening | Various |
| Level 1 Mental Health Awareness | Various |
| Level 2 Suicide Awareness | Various |
| Level 2 Reflective Practice Award | September 2022 |
| Level 3 Introduction to Medical terminology | Various |
| Level 3 Education and Training Award | September 2022 |
| Short Care Skills Courses; these can be adapted to your needs. Currently offered but not limited to: | |
| Introduction to First Aid | Various |
| Introduction to Personal Care | Various |
| Introduction to Understanding Dementia | Various |
| Manual Handling Awareness | Various |
| Physiological Measurements Training | Various |
| Skin Integrity and Pressure Care | Various |
| Sepsis Care | Various |
| Catheter Care | Various |
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For details about the above courses, contact South Devon College Email: joannehicks@southdevon.ac.uk |
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| Online courses | |
| Level 2 Preparing to work in Adult Social Care | Various |
| Level 2 Safeguarding Prevention | Various |
| Level 2 Personal Care Needs | Various |
| Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills | Various |
| Level 2 Care Planning | Various |
| Level 2 Technology Enabled Care | Various |
| Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism | Various |
| Level 2 Learning Disabilities | Various |
| Level 2 Control of Infection | Various |
| Level 2 Mental Health in the Workplace | Various |
| Level 2 Dementia Care | Various |
| Level 2 End of Life Care | Various |
| Level 2 Dignity and Safeguarding | Various |
| Level 2 Equality and Diversity | Various |
| Level 2 Children and Young People’s Mental Health | Various |
| Level 2 Caring for Children | Various |
| Courses | |
| Level 2 Dementia Awareness | Various |
| Level 2 Maths Skills Workshop | Various |
| Level 3 Mental Health | Various |
| Level 1 Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care | Various |
| Level 2 Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care | Various |
| Level 2 Understanding Specific Learning Disabilities | Various |
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For details about the above courses contact City College Plymouth Email: mbailey@cityplym.ac.uk |
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