Health and Social Care

Empower yourself to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others with our Health and Social Care training courses. Whether you're starting your journey or advancing your career, our training courses equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to deliver compassionate, high-quality care. From practical techniques to essential soft skills, we prepare you to thrive in a field that transforms lives. From Manual Handling to National Progress Awards, upskill to deliver the best care for your organisation and help build a healthier, more caring future.

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Health and Social Care Courses

BPEC Domestic Gas CCN1 - Reassessment

Start Date: Tuesday 22 April. This 4 session evening/weekend course is specifically for engineers who wish to renew their certification to undertake, service, commission and repair specific gas appliances. The course is certificated by BPEC and includes training and assessment.

CMI Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Management and Leadership

Start Date: Tuesday 22 April. Designed around the National Occupational Standards for Management and Leadership, this Level 3 qualification is aimed at practising or aspiring managers who supervise or manage a team to achieve clearly defined outcomes.

CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership

Start Date: Wednesday 23 April. This CMI qualification is aimed at practising or aspiring middle managers and leaders at operational, divisional, departmental or specialist level, who lead and manage individuals and teams to deliver the aims and objectives in line with the organisational strategy.

Microsoft Excel - Intermediate (2 Days)

Start Date: Thursday 24 April. This 2 day course is designed to build on participants’ existing Excel skills and expand their proficiency in Excel. Participants will delve deeper into Excel's functions, data manipulation techniques, and tools, enabling them to solve complex problems and streamline workflows.

REHIS Emergency First Aid at Work

Start Date: Thursday 8 May. This 1 day course from the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) is designed to enable first aiders to give emergency first aid to someone who is injured or becomes ill at work.

REHIS Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (PLH)

Start Date: Monday 12 May. This 1 day course by The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) is for anyone who manages premises where alcohol is sold, including bar managers, convenience store managers and supermarkets.

REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene

Start Date: Wednesday 21 May. This 1 day course from the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) is primarily for those currently employed or seeking employment in the hospitality/catering industry, either on a professional or voluntary basis. It satisfies the legal requirement for all food handlers to ...

REHIS Intermediate Food Hygiene

Start Date: Thursday 22 May. This 4 day intensive REHIS Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate is designed for managers, supervisors and chefs who require an in-depth knowledge of food hygiene or those working within high-risk environments or with high-risk products. It explores the relationship between food hygiene, food p...

REHIS Elementary Health and Safety

Start Date: 28 May 2025. This 1 day course from the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) is designed to provide practical information and advice which will help employers and employees to ensure that their work activities are carried out safely, reducing the risk to themselves and others.

Introduction to Leading and Managing People and Teams

Start Date: Wednesday 28 May. This 2 day course is designed to help equip you with the knowledge and skills required for success, and provide a solid foundation for future leadership & Management development.

REHIS Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders Refresher (PLHR)

Start Date: Wednesday 4 June. This 1/2 day course by The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) is for anyone who currently holds a Personal Licence and requires their 5 year renewal to be completed.

Taxi and Private Hire Driver Training Course

Start Date: Thursday 5 June. This one day course is required for South Ayrshire Taxi drivers only. ID and Badge details are required. You will learn about basic legislation, health & safety, customer care, first aid and how to move passengers in wheelchairs and with other mobility difficulties.

Microsoft Excel - Beginners

Start Date: Thursday 5 June. This beginner 1 day course is designed to provide participants with a solid foundation in Microsoft Excel, enabling them to confidently navigate the application, manage data, perform calculations, and create basic visualisations.

REHIS Risk Assessment

Start Date: Monday 9 June. This 1/2 day course from the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) is ideal for all workers. You will learn principles and practice of Occupational Health & Safety risk assessment and why it is necessary.

Access to Health and Social Care

If you’re interested in a career in the care sector, such as health care, social care or childcare, this course is a great place to start.

Health and Social Care (Level 5)

If you are interested in working in health and social care this course is an ideal step towards achieving that goal. Choosing to study with us means you will gain the theoretical and practical skills required to work in care from a team of experienced lecturers.

Higher Health and Social Care (Level 6)

If you’re interested in a career in health or social care, then this course can help you on your way. It offers you a broad perspective across key areas to prepare you for your next progression route or employment.

HNC Healthcare Practice

If you are looking for a route into Nursing or the Allied Health Professions this could be the course for you. This course could be your step into a degree level programme in a range of nursing disciplines such as adult nursing, mental health nursing, child and learning disability nursing, or into a...

HNC Social Services (Next Generation)

If you are caring and highly motivated to support the most vulnerable members of our society to lead fulfilling and independent lives, this could be the course for you. The HNC in Social Services (SCQF level 7) qualification is valued by social care employers where Social Care Workers and Social Workers are in d...

Access to Nursing (SWAP)

If you'd like to train as an adult, mental health or learning disability nurse or paramedic, but lack the necessary qualifications, this could be the course for you. Access to Nursing is part of the Scottish Widening Access Programme (SWAP) and is specifically for people who have been out of full-time education fo...

Access to Social Work (SWAP)

If you'd like to train as a Social Worker, but lack the necessary qualifications, this could be the course for you. Access to Social Work is part of the Scottish Widening Access Programme (SWAP) and is specifically for people who have been out of full-time education for at least 5 years. It prepares ...

NC Oral Health Care

If you are interested in a career in Dental Nursing, Oral Health or within Health and Social Care this course can help you on your way. Working in the classroom and in our dental surgery you will develop the knowledge and skills to prepare you for employment and/or more advanced study.

Access to Health and Paramedics (SWAP)

If you'd like to train as a paramedic or health professional, but lack the necessary qualifications, this could be the course for you. Access to Health and Paramedics is part of the Scottish Widening Access Programme (SWAP). It is specifically for adults with life experience who have been out of full-time ...

Access to Allied Health Professions

If you would like to work in a hospital or in the community supporting an Allied Health Professional such as a physiotherapist, occupational therapist or podiatrist this could be the course for you. Allied Health Support Workers are highly valued members of teams that assess, diagnose and treat people of all ages to enh...

NC Oral Health Care (Infill) - (Level 6)

This course is an ideal preparation for starting your career as a dental nurse. You may also benefit from this course if you are planning a career in the NHS and are looking to boost your experience of clinical settings and health care before applying for posts or more advanced level courses.

First Aid for Everyone

Have you ever felt anxious or out of your depth when someone has been injured, or do you worry you will not know what to do in a medical emergency? Then this course could be for you. In a warm, friendly and fun environment you will learn how to manage a first aid incident and develop the skills to provide first ...

HNC Social Services (Next Generation) - Part One (Evening)

If you are currently employed in social services and highly motivated to support the most vulnerable members of our society to lead fulfilling and independent lives, this could be the course for you. It will promote your learning and development, enhance your practice and support career progression. The qualificat...

LD9DI Assessor Award - SQA Unit FD41 04

START ANYTIME - This programme is for all workplace assessors of regulated qualifications such as SVQs in all occupational sectors.

LD11 Verifier Award - SQA Unit FD43 04

START ANYTIME - This programme is for all workplace internal verifiers of regulated qualifications such as SVQs in all occupational sectors.

The health and social care sector in Ayrshire provides essential services that support the well-being of individuals, particularly the elderly and those with long-term conditions. It is vital to the region’s quality of life, ensuring access to healthcare, personal care, and support services while helping to reduce hospital admissions and improve community health outcomes.

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