Start a rewarding career in Health and Social Care
- Health and Social Care is one of Wales’ most important and rewarding sectors. Every day, skilled care professionals provide essential support that improves the wellbeing, independence and quality of life of individuals across communities throughout Wales.
- Whether you’re beginning your career in care or looking to build on existing experience, a Health and Social Care apprenticeship allows you to gain recognised qualifications while developing practical skills in a real working environment.
- At Educ8 Training, we work with employers and learners across Wales to deliver flexible, workplace-based Health and Social Care apprenticeships that help build confidence, competence and career opportunities.
What is Health and Social Care: Core?
The Health and Social Care: Core qualification provides the essential knowledge required by anyone working within health and social care settings in Wales.
The qualification introduces learners to the values, principles and professional standards that underpin high-quality care and support. It forms an important foundation for those progressing into Health and Social Care apprenticeship programmes and wider career development.
Core learning supports a consistent approach to care by helping learners understand their responsibilities and develop good professional practice from the outset.
With Educ8 Training, you’ll benefit from:
- Fully funded opportunities available for eligible learners in Wales
- Earn while you learn
- Flexible workplace-based delivery
- Dedicated one-to-one support from experienced trainer coaches
- Blended learning with online resources available 24/7
- Nationally recognised Health and Social Care qualifications
- Learning tailored to your role and workplace
- Practical skills that can be applied immediately
As one of Wales’ leading apprenticeship providers, we understand the challenges faced by care professionals and employers. Our flexible delivery model supports learners around shifts and workplace commitments.
What you’ll learn
Principles and values of Health and Social Care
- Person-centred practice
- Professional responsibilities
- Duty of care
- Safeguarding individuals
- Health and wellbeing
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Communication skills
- Confidentiality and data protection
- Health and safety in care settings
These foundational skills help learners develop confidence in their role while ensuring they understand the expectations of the Health and Social Care sector in Wales.
Who is this qualification for?
Health and Social Care: Core is suitable for:
- Individuals starting a career in Health and Social Care
- New employees working in care settings
- Learners progressing onto Health and Social Care apprenticeships
- Existing care workers looking to strengthen their knowledge and understanding
The qualification supports a wide range of care environments, including residential care, domiciliary care, supported living services and community-based care settings.
Progress your career in care
Completing Health and Social Care: Core provides a strong foundation for further learning and career development.
Many learners progress on to:
Level 2 Health and Social Care Apprenticeship
Develop the practical skills and workplace knowledge required to deliver effective person-centred care and support.
Level 3 Health and Social Care Apprenticeship
Build advanced professional practice, leadership and specialist skills to progress into senior roles within the care sector.
“ The support provided by Educ8 Training has been invaluable. At the time I was working full time, 12 hour shifts and a caring for my mum. It was only on my days off that I was able to work on my qualification. The trainer coaches are supportive and studying the qualification is very flexible. It’s such a good way to study as everything is spaced out and tailored towards the individual. “
Frequently Asked Questions
Health and Social Care: Core is a qualification that provides the essential knowledge, values and principles required for working within health and social care services in Wales.
No. The qualification is suitable for individuals who are new to the sector as well as existing workers who want to strengthen their understanding of professional practice.
Yes. Many learners progress onto Level 2 or Level 3 Health and Social Care apprenticeships to further develop their skills and qualifications.
Delivery may include workplace learning, online learning and support from experienced trainer coaches, depending on your programme and employer.
The qualification can support careers in residential care, domiciliary care, supported living services, community care and wider health and social care settings.
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