- 6 weeks
- Free*
Health and Social Care courses
Our Health and Social Care part-time courses are designed for adult learners who want to build a rewarding career supporting individuals and communities.
Flexible and practical, these programs provide essential knowledge and skills in areas such as care practices, safeguarding and wellbeing, making it easy to study alongside work and life commitments. Whether you’re starting out or aiming to progress in the sector, our courses offer a clear pathway to a meaningful profession.
Course list
Newcastle and Sunderland Delivery
We also offer a number of our Health and Social Care courses in Newcastle and Sunderland.
Distance Learning
- Level 3
- 7 months
- £3,384**
Access to Higher Education Diplomas
Our Access to Higher Education (HE) Diplomas offer the fresh start you need. Designed for busy adults, our flexible, one-year courses equip you with the skills, qualifications and confidence to progress to university and beyond.
*Access to HE diplomas may be studied free. Click here to find out more.

University Centre Middlesbrough helps you develop the skills, qualifications and experience that make you stand out. Our career-focused university programmes and excellent relationships with local, regional and national employers ensure you are ready for the world of work.
UCM delivers flexible study options study options to balance study with work, family and life, and courses are validated by the Open University and Pearson Education.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are a great way to get the career you want, and allow you to earn while you learn and gain hands-on experience in a real working environment. Northern Skills is the apprenticeship and training arm of Middlesbrough College and we deliver over 100 different apprenticeships across the North East and Yorkshire.
As an apprentice you will learn on the job, building up knowledge and skills whilst gaining a qualification and earning a wage. You will gain invaluable insight into the world of work and pick up key skills that future employers want.