# Health, Social Care & Childcare » Bolton College works

Careers working in Health, Social Care & Childcare offer rewarding opportunities to make a positive difference to the lives and welfare of others.

This is an area of work that is increasingly in demand and the government requires everyone working in the sector, including before and after-school care, has an up-to-date, accredited qualification.

To support the needs of employers, we have developed a range of training courses that will help you care for adults and children in a variety of situations. You can study towards an industry recognised qualification, or complete one of our shorter courses which focus on key areas to develop skills and further your understanding.

On completion of one of our Health, Social Care and Childcare courses, you could progress to the next level or to our Access to HE Diploma in Nursing & Health Professions.

Previous students have progressed through the different levels of qualifications to achieve a Foundation degree. We also have strong links with the University of Bolton, so there are many opportunities to progress to one of the many Health & Social Care programmes they offer, leading to a host of careers including nurse, occupational therapist or social worker.

Childcare:

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Early Years Education & Care
Early Years Workforce
Working with Children

Health & Social Care:

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Diplomas Levels 1, 2 & 3
Adult Social Care

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Hear what our students have to say

- The tutors have been really supportive, especially as I had my baby part-way through studying at Bolton College and needed extra help to make sure I didn’t fall behind in my studies. I’ve been able to make use of the on-site nursery to care for my child, which has been fantastic. I’ve been able to complete work experience placements during my course and I represented the College at the Skills Convention in Health and Social Care. The course has inspired me to become a Midwife in the future. I’ve secured a place a university to study Adult Nursing in September and then I plan to complete my Masters in Midwifery.
  
  Danielle Naylor – Health and Social Care Level 3
- I’d been working in the Intensive Care Unit for about nine months when my ward manager suggested I did the Apprenticeship. I didn’t have any qualifications in Health & Social Care but now I can do ECGs, take blood, do dressings and all sorts.
  
  Caroline McClure, Clinical Healthcare Apprenticeship Level 3

Thinking of studying a Level 3 or higher course?

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