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Language for working in Health and Social Care - Skipton Library
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Would you like to develop your language skills to prepare or support you to work in the Adult Health and Social care sector?

Are you an independent care provider who would like to develop the ESOL skills of your employees with a course developed for and contextualised to care?

Our courses will help you to understand the various terms and phrases that you may come across while providing care across the North Yorkshire region and will support you to build the language skills needed to communicate with service users and staff.

This course will provide an opportunity to develop your speaking and listening skills, with a focus on the language used in Health and Social care settings.
During the course you will:
• Learn various, commonly used terms and phrases for parts of the body
• Explore popular sayings and phrases
• Discover alternative terms for pain and comfort
Look at weights and measures for meals, medicines, healthy diets, hydration

This course is delivered for up to 12.5 hours in weekly sessions throughout the North Yorkshire region. We will send out further information once we have sufficient interest
Fees may apply depending on your circumstances but 92% of learners do not need to pay.

Open Entry Requirements


This course is for anyone who was aged 19 or over on 31.8.24 whose first language is not English.
You will need to provide ID (such as a passport or BNO visa) a National Insurance number and we will need to ask you about your residency in the UK.
We will ask you to provide evidence of qualifications you have achieved. If you cannot provide the evidence, we will ask you to undertake an initial assessment to ensure that you are at the right level.
You will need to commit to regular attendance and to complete some study in your own time.

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You will need access to a Laptop or Tablet if you plan to study online. Please be aware that smart phone access is not advised. You will need access to the internet and an email account. For online study, your teacher will contact you on a weekly basis through Teams and email. You will be given tasks to complete at each session, instructions and online demonstrations

If you don’t have access to a computer, we may still be able to support you. Ask for an appointment with a member of staff to discuss our other options.

Open Assessment Methods


Your teacher will assess your level of skill and give you verbal and written feedback throughout the course.

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Throughout your time learning with us, you will also have developed a whole range of skills that can be transferred from your course to a working environment, your home life or your own personal development.

Skills such as time management, organisation, research skills, networking and presenting ideas are all part of your learning journey along with decision making, problem solving and overcoming obstacles. All these skills will help you to become a confident, self-motivated person and will assist you on your chosen pathway.

Open Progression


Further courses such as ‘Stepping into Health and Social Care’ will provide you with the language and vocabulary needed to complete the ‘Introduction to Health and Social Care’ This can lead to a recognised qualification in Health and Social care. You may also like to attend our ESOL courses in Speaking and Listening, reading and writing to further develop your skills.

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011013TL2
24/09/2024
22/10/2024
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Tuesday
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Concessions may be available based on income and benefit status
Skipton Library & Information Centre

Helping you financially

  • English, maths and computing courses (up to level 1) are FREE subject to eligibility (adult learners aged 19+ at 31st August 2024)
  • Reduced course fees for non-qualification courses if you receive a qualifying benefit.
  • Qualification courses at Level 2 or below are FREE if your income is below £25,000
  • Discretionary Learner Support funding relating to cover fees, books etc (qualifications only) T&C apply.
  • Pay for your course in instalments via direct debit (over £100), ask for details.
  • 19+ Advanced Learner Loans for Level 3 courses and above – no repayments until you earn over £25,000

If you are unsure on what price you should pay, please contact us on 01609 536066 or email adultlearningservice@northyorks.gov.uk