Because we care...

For National Dementia Awareness Week, public figures from Gok Wan to the Prime Minister joined forces to highlight the annual awareness campaign. The campaign advocates how there's more to a person than the simply having dementia, and is designed by the Alzheimer’s Society to increase general understanding.

Since demand for people working in Dementia and other Health Care professions is rising, the College of North West London (CNWL) is delighted to announce we are expanding our Health & Social Care courses in order to meet the demands of this industry now and in the future.

If you are interested in pursuing a career in Health and Social Care, now is the time to join and give yourself every opportunity to join a profession in demand! The new courses include:

Dementia Care Certificate Level 2

This is a specialist qualification for adults, which is designed to provide a greater understanding of dementia, and how to provide positive and practical care for people with dementia and their families. You will need some experience of working in a health and social care setting and have at least, a Level 1 qualification. If you are currently a Health Care Assistant, or you are supporting people in their homes, this qualification will help you to improve your skills in caring for the elderly.

Health & Social Care – Entry 3

This course is ideal for adults and young learners (16-18 yrs old) and requires no experience to join! You will have the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised Health & Social Care qualification, whilst improving your English speaking, reading and writing skills. The course will cover Health & Social Care units, such as health and nutrition, play and learning for children and child development as well as giving you the skills for personal career development. You will also study numeracy and IT. This is a great stepping stone to take you to the next level of study, and will enable you to build up your confidence and improve your employability skills.

Teaching Assistant Certificate Level 2

This Teaching Assistant’s course provides further training for adults with relevant teaching experience and a Level 1 qualification. Whether you're looking to move on to the next level of study or start a career in the teaching industry, this will equip you with the skills required to support teachers and pupils in the classroom. You will study a range of subjects such as children and young people’s development, supporting children and young people with disabilities or special educational needs and communication and professional relationships.