Health, Humanities and Social Sciences CAVA Access to HE Diploma Level 3

Year 11 Applicant Evening at Cornwall College

28 June 2022, 17:00-19:00

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Businesses urged to grasp growth opportunity at apprenticeship event 

19th January 2022

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Blog: Getting ready for college!

23rd August 2021

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Blog: Top tips for results week

6th August 2021

You’ve done it, you’ve reached the long-awaited month of August - here is what you need to know next.

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Star students celebrated at dazzling awards ceremony

8th July 2021

The region’s largest college group has honoured the achievements of its top students with a dazzling award ceremony at the world famous Eden Project.

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Future careers take centre stage at virtual college open day   

13th May 2021

People of all ages are being invited to experience everything a leading south west college group has to offer at a virtual event later this month.  

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NCFE CACHE Extended Diploma In Health And Social Care

Level 2 • Full-time • Cornwall College St Austell

If you want to make a positive difference to someone’s life by contributing to their health, happiness and wellbeing then a career in Health and Social Care is the choice for you. The Level 2 course will allow you to gain an applied knowledge of the health and social care sector and will develop your knowledge and understanding of key areas relating to current practice. You will need good communication skills and a passion to support individuals to live a more independent and fulfilling life. The course aims to help you enhance the skills you already possess and develop others such as the ability to treat people with dignity, empathy and excellent time management. Studying the course will introduce you to some of the practices being used within health and social care settings such as hospitals, care homes and children’s centres. This will include person-centred care, infection prevention and communication strategies and could be developed in the classroom, equipped clinical room or work placement. As well as providing an excellent knowledge base in health and social care, this qualification is ideal for students who want to achieve a nationally recognised qualification and aspire to achieve a career working in the health and social care sector.

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Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health NCFE Certificate

Level 2 • Distance Learning • Cornwall College St Austell

Around 1 in 10 children and young people are affected by mental health problems, so it’s important that people working with them have a good understanding of mental health. If you want to learn about mental health issues to support children and young people that you work with, or those you care for in your own life, this level 2 course is perfect for you. Our fully online course will teach you about supporting children and young people’s mental health and emotional well-being. You will learn about issues facing children and young people like depression, anxiety and conduct disorder, as well as factors that affect their mental health and the impact mental health problems can have on them and their lives.

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Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences NCFE Certificate (Online)

Level 2 • Distance Learning • Cornwall College St Austell

Adverse circumstances can have a negative impact on anyone's life, but children and young people are particularly vulnerable. They might face difficult circumstances such as the death or divorce of parents, domestic violence, or national and international disasters. These types of adverse childhood experiences can have an impact on their development and mental health, which may continue into adulthood and affect their life chances. This fully online course will give you the skills you need to support children and young people affected by adverse childhood experiences. You will gain insight into how to strengthen their resilience and empower them to overcome the challenges they face.

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