Chaffron Way Campus
Care Professions
Study Care Professions at MK College
A career in the care professions is rewarding, varied and full of opportunities for personal and professional growth. The industry has never been more in demand with the NHS alone offering over 350 different types of role. Traditional jobs such as nursing, care-giving and teaching are developing to offer more effective care and education. Together the health and social care sectors employ one in ten of the working population in the UK, with an extra half a million jobs expected to be filled by 2030.
Virtual Open Day
Speak to our Care Profession Tutors Today!
Childcare and Health & Social Care Q&A Session
You can join a Live Q&A Session by clicking the buttons above. This will take you through to a Microsoft Teams meeting where you can join attendees in asking questions to the tutors. If you do not wish to have your camera or microphone on, that’s no problem! You will still be able to ask questions via the Microsoft Teams chat once you are in the session. If you are joining with a Smartphone or Tablet then please ensure you have Microsoft Teams downloaded. If you are having any issues joining the tutor sessions, then please let us know via the live chat function on this page.
Show you Care with our industry-standard facilities
One of the key differences between studying at College and studying at school is our first class facilities. Whilst training for a career in the care professions, students benefit from workshops and equipment that mirror the industry today. From our fully-functioning Little Explorer’s Day Nursery, to our Hospital Room facility; you can expect to turn your passion into a career using industry-standard equipment.
Care Professions Courses
Childcare
You will become familiar with the practices of childcare, from child development to learning through play. You will develop your personal study skills, learning how to work both in teams and independently on a variety of projects. From presenting information in an engaging way, to administrative tasks and processes, your study skills will come on leaps and bounds, enabling you to tackle Level 3 coursework head on.
Who do we work with?
We make sure you’re ready to kick off your career as soon as you’ve completed your studies with us, and even before that by working with industry partners. From work experience opportunities, to planning activities, the employers we work with help to shape our curriculum, meaning you’re learning the skills that are in demand in your industry. We work with:
– Milton Keynes University Hospital
– University of Bedfordshire
– University of Northampton
– YMCA
– MK Snap
– PJ Care
Health & Social Care student receives three University offers following her success in both her course and work placement with Milton Keynes University Hospital.
