APPLY NOW: WWW.PRESTON.AC.UK 32 THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SECTOR IS THE SECOND LARGEST EMPLOYING SECTOR IN THE LANCASHIRE REGION WITH 8,860 ADDITIONAL PEOPLE REQUIRED IN THE SECTOR BY 2028. THE CARING PROFESSION IN PARTICULAR IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING A SKILLS SHORTAGE OF 13% AND THE NHS ALONE HAS OVER 566 JOB VACANCIES IN THE REGION. With endless opportunities and a variety of roles available, those looking to begin a career will find introductory courses, such as Health and Social Care Level 1 Certificate an ideal introduction into careers in the sector. Progression opportunities at Level 2 and Level 3 are available upon successful completion. Those looking for CPD opportunities may wish to consider bespoke, additional learning by way of a series of short, professional programmes designed exclusively for those in the Health, Social Care and Education sectors. See page 43 for further details. We are also proud of our highly successful and extremely popular Access to Higher Education programmes, with pathways in Allied Healthcare starting this January. Regardless of your chosen programme, you can expect to be taught through a mixture of classroom based learning, practical workshops, specialist speakers and practical tasks, coupled with industry insight from highly experienced tutors. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE PRESTON COLLEGE IS DELIGHTED TO BE ABLE TO OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF SHORT, PROFESSIONAL CPD COURSES FOR THOSE WORKING OR CONSIDERING WORKING IN THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SECTOR. FULL DETAILS CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 43, WITH A RANGE OF START DATES AND STUDY OPTIONS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
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