START YOUR CAREER IN HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES WITH A PART-TIME ADULT COURSE
Nothing is impossible ... everything is possible!
The Health and Life Sciences Sector offers a growing number of rewarding careers available at all different levels. There’s never been a better time to get started in a career in Health with short taster courses available right up to degree level alongside some amazing facilities on hand in the South West.
The state-of-the-art Health and Active Living Skills Centre is the first of its kind in the region and provides a modern learning environment with a simulation ward that gives you the closest experience to a real-life hospital ward with realistic scenarios to prepare you for the world of work, and health therapy suite.
Here are the details:
- You'll have your own dedicated tutor who will be on hand to support you throughout your time with us.
- As a Weston College student you'll also have access to all our facilities at the Health and Active Living Skills Centre at the Loxton Campus - including our Library, IT suite, welfare and employment support teams, Costa ...
- Plus, get all the benefits of studying at Weston College - including exclusive student discounts.
We have a friendly team ready to guide you through the application process - start your journey by selecting a course below.
Careers in advance Health and Life Sciences
Here are just a few examples of job titles that have shown to be the most popular listings in the South West region within the last year.
- Registered Staff Nurse
- Health Care Assistant
- Research and Innovation Officer
- Lecturer in Public Health
- Medical Science Liaison
- Psychology Wellbeing Practitioner
- Pharmacy Advisor
- Recovery Worker
- Mental Health Support Worker
We've bundled the best education in the area with career boosted benefits - and are leveraging our contacts as one of the largest Colleges in the country to give you the best possible chance of success.
Careers in advance Health and Life Sciences
Here are just a few examples of job titles that have shown to be the most popular listings in the South West region within the last year.
- Registered Staff Nurse
- Health Care Assistant
- Research and Innovation Officer
- Lecturer in Public Health
- Medical Science Liaison
- Psychology Wellbeing Practitioner
- Pharmacy Advisor
- Recovery Worker
- Mental Health Support Worker
More Health and Life Science courses from our West of England Institute of Technology
Available Health and Social Care courses
Our brand new
Health and Active
Living Skills Centre
Taking learning beyond the classroom, The Health and Active Living Skills Centre is home to our Health and Social Care courses.
Opening its doors in 2020, this bespoke building was designed based on industry demands and what key skills are essential for young professionals to learn.
The state-of-the-art simulation ward gives you the closest experience to a real-life hospital ward with realistic scenarios to prepare you for the world of work.
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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
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<p>We recently caught up with Caitlin, our wonderful Health and Social Care assessor, who told us about her experience in completing her Level 3 qualification, and how it resulted in a full time job here at Weston College. Here's what she told us!</p>
<p>My role at Weston College is as a <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/healt… and Social Care</a> assessor for 16–19-year-olds and adult learners studying Health and Social Care qualifications. I observe and assess learners either on work placement or in their work setting.</p>
<p>I recently completed a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care while continuing my previous employment as a senior care worker at a local care village, and predominantly supporting those living with dementia.</p>
<p>I found out about the course through Facebook and had been keen to gain the qualification for a while. I was also promoted to apply as the course was free for me as I did not already hold a Level 3 qualification.</p>
<p>While on the course, we had lessons on the <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/news/state-art-nursing-simulators-arrive-healt… room</a>, learning how to catheterise patients and a lesson in the lab dissecting pig lungs to learn about the respiratory system. The SIM room and lab are both fantastic spaces for learning and developing practical skills which are invaluable to 16–19-year-olds who are preparing for <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/work-experience?utm_source=main-menu&utm_m… placement</a>.</p>
<p>Without this qualification, I would not have been able to apply for my role at Weston College. The course also helped me prepare for interviewing. Not all criteria were met though assignments, some were assessed on professional discussions which helped me develop my communication skills on a professional level. The course also helped me with my digital skills, which was fortunate as I had to create a PowerPoint presentation for interview.</p>
<p>I would really recommend and encourage others to study as an adult. I found I was more focussed and committed to the workload and qualification. I initially studied to further my career in the industry and to progress in my previous employment. I never thought that my knowledge and skills could support those in further education. I feel privileged to be able to support those in further education to become fantastic health care workers.</p>
<p>Alongside the Level 3 qualification, I was also able to compete a Level 2 in <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-adults/health-and-soc… </a>which was a bonus as I managed to gain another qualification while studying one. Since joining Weston college as an employee, I am being enrolled in a certificate in Vocational Assessing to further my knowledge in supporting through assessing. </p>
<p>This would never have been possible if it wasn't for the completion of my Level 3 qualification and the support of Weston College - I'm so grateful to everyone who was involved in my journey!</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-adults?utm_source=mai… out more about Courses for Adults, here!</a></p>