Gain the skills, knowledge and qualifications you need to start a career in health, care or science.
Learn from highly qualified tutors
Our tutors have professional experience and are specialists in a wide variety of health and social care areas, such as, Registered Nurse, Registered Social Worker, Ex-Police Officer, Ex Forensic Scientist and Pediatric Nursing.
Full time courses
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Industry Links
Whether it is hearing from a range of professional guest speakers, completing industry placements, or even visiting top-class facilities, when you study with us you will be able to take advantage of our range of excellent industry links and gain practical experience in the workplace.
Our dedicated Industry Liaison Officers are there to help you find placements that are mandatory as part of the course.
Community Projects
Develop your skills with community projects and social action opportunities that run throughout the year.
In our community weeks, Health and Social Care students lead the way, whether it be collecting items for disadvantaged individuals or selling items to raise money for charity.
I feel comfortable going to the teachers with any of my problems and they help me in any way they can. I feel better equipped to go to University to study Nursing.
Isabelle Tucker
Level 3 Health and Social Care
During my work experience I have learnt a lot from my time at the care home and art centre for people with learning difficulties. It has been great to put the theory I have learnt at College into real life situations.
Emily Archard
Level 3 Health and Social Care Year 2
I love studying here because I find it easy to know where I am with my coursework. I get advice from my teachers on how I can progress onto the next level and write it down on my flowchart.
Kaitlyn Burrows
Level 3 Health and Social Care
How you apply for a course at EKC Ashford College
Step 1 – Find a subject you’re interested in
Explore our subject areas, and see which of our courses is right for you.
Step 2 – Apply
Apply for your chosen course via our website.
Step 3 – Come to an interview
Come along to an applicant day here at EKC Ashford College, where you can meet our team and enrol onto one of our courses.
Career prospects
Example:
Social workers
£
£40,040
Annual pay
Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.
Role description
Social workers provide information, advice and support to those who are socially excluded or are experiencing crisis; they protect the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, young people, people with disabilities, elderly people and people who are mentally or physically ill, and they may specialise in specific areas of work.
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