Prepare to Care
Cornwall College St Austell - 28 March 2024
Cornwall College St Austell - 25 April 2024
Cornwall College St Austell - 16 May 2024
No Qualification Levels Explained
1 Day
Social Care & Health Find out more
Distance Learning
Prepare to Care
This virtual taster session is specially tailored to provide the key introduction you need to get started and launch your career in care. If you are interested in working in the care sector but don’t know where to start, then this is perfect for you!
Working in social care offers:
- Flexible shifts – fit work around our other commitments
- Full on the job training and ongoing development opportunities
- A varied and responsible role caring for people with a range of support needs
What you will learn
This interactive 1 day course will allow you gain an understanding of the key skills, behaviours and attributes that are needed to work in the care sector.
You will identify the types of careers available to qualified and unqualified practitioners, and the courses that are available to support your career pathways.
Our clinical lecturer will guide you through some key terminology and practical activities that can be used when working or volunteering in the sector, which could be built upon on one of our accredited courses.
Entry requirements
19+ years old
Progression
Level 2 Care Diploma

Cornwall College St Austell
Set at the top of St Austell, with incredible views over the bay, our campus boasts ground-breaking facilities and exceptional student spaces. The Keay Theatre area plays host to our famous Altitude Dance Academy and performing arts, while our award-winning student restaurant Cloisters is recognised as one of the best in the country. Brand new electric vehicle training labs set within our modern construction and engineering buildings showcase just some of the incredible opportunities for people in St Austell and beyond.
Read more on the exciting developments at St Austell & Camborne
You will identify the types of careers available to qualified and unqualified practitioners, and the courses that are available to support your career pathways.
Our clinical lecturer will guide you through some key terminology and practical activities that can be used when working or volunteering in the sector, which could be built upon on one of our accredited courses.

Cornwall College St Austell
Set at the top of St Austell, with incredible views over the bay, our campus boasts ground-breaking facilities and exceptional student spaces. The Keay Theatre area plays host to our famous Altitude Dance Academy and performing arts, while our award-winning student restaurant Cloisters is recognised as one of the best in the country. Brand new electric vehicle training labs set within our modern construction and engineering buildings showcase just some of the incredible opportunities for people in St Austell and beyond.
Read more on the exciting developments at St Austell & Camborne
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Dates & Locations
- Location - Cornwall College St Austell
- Start Date - 28 March 2024
- Day/Time - Thursday, 09:00 - 16:00
- Fees - Tuition Fees: £0.00
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For 28 March 2024 start date
- Location - Cornwall College St Austell
- Start Date - 25 April 2024
- Fees - Tuition Fees: £0.00
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For 25 April 2024 start date
- Location - Cornwall College St Austell
- Start Date - 16 May 2024
- Fees - Tuition Fees: £0.00
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For 16 May 2024 start date
Course Code 12150-STA-23, 12148-STA-23, 12146-STA-23
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