What You Will Study

The Apollo Essential Skills in Care course, which is supported by NHS England, is designed to provide a first step for those thinking about working in health and social care who may not have the experience or qualifications they need to do so. The course provides an introduction to core topics that are relevant to all healthcare roles, ranging from practical care skills, to person-centred care, First Aid, and safeguarding.

This free course is delivered face-to-face at City College Norwich's Norfolk House campus, with the following learning structure:

• Essential Skills in Care Course - Guided Learning Structure:
  4-week course, commitment of 14 hours per week.
  Learners must attend 2 days per week on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:30am – 3:30pm.
  Based at Norfolk House, Exchange Street, NR2 1DD.

The course dates for the Spring term are, as follows:

• Course 1: Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:30am – 3:30pm. 28th April – 20th May (excluding 5th May). Introduction session on 22nd April.
• Course 2: Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:30am – 3:30pm. 3rd June – 30th June. Introduction session on 2nd June.