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Health & Social Care
Access to Higher Education in Health and Social Care/Nursing

A modular course for mature students and those with no formal qualifications • blends theoretical and practical work • develop core skills in communication, numeracy and IT • sound base for further study

Start date September
Duration
The certificate can be achieved in one year, although you can achieve it in two years if you prefer. This is a modular programme; therefore, you will create your own timetable.

How to apply
Direct to Dunstable College
Course codes
One year course - 10038 F15MA
Two year course - 10038 D15MA

NCFE Levels 2 and 3 Certifcate in Counselling Skills

Develop your knowledge and skills to work effectively in a counselling environment • excellent preparation for study at Higher Education level • gain qualifications to help further your career. This course is aimed at those seeking to attain accredited counsellor status, but is also valuable for anyone needing to enhance their work role. The course offers you progression to the Level 3 course and then to the Advanced Certificate in Counselling.

Start date: September
Duration: Level 2 is 40 hours and Level 3 is 80 hours, on Wednesday evenings over one year.
How to apply:
Direct to Dunstable College
Course codes:
Level 2 14066 E15MA
Level 3 14067 E15MA

Foundation Degree in Early Years

This is a national qualification delivered at Dunstable College
Develop knowledge, understanding and skills for career advancement in working with young children • study latest employment practices • enhance your promotion prospects • develop a new career direction • integrate work and study. This course is aimed at candidates who hold a Level 3 qualification and are working in an Early Years setting. It will enable you to meet the changing circumstances in employment practices and possibly gain promotion or management roles. This is a two-year course made up of units that facilitate integrated work-based study; you will be able to reflect on your work and develop areas that need improvement.

Start date September
Duration Two years, part time, Mondays
How to apply
Direct to Dunstable College
Course code
14056 D15MA