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Certificate in Home-Based Care Support – Level 3

Everything you need to know about GoCare's Level 3 Home-Based Care programme — the most accessible entry into healthcare training.

5 min read 02 Jun 2026 Healthcare
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The Certificate in Home-Based Care Support – Level 3 programme at GoCare Training Institute prepares learners with foundational skills required to support patients in homes, communities, and basic care environments. This entry-level healthcare programme focuses on practical, hands-on training equipping students with the essential competencies needed to deliver safe, compassionate, and reliable patient support.

Who This Course Is For

  • KCPE or KCSE graduates (any grade)
  • Individuals seeking an accessible entry into healthcare
  • Students targeting caregiver, HCA, or CNA roles
  • Working adults looking for a short, marketable healthcare qualification
  • Learners preparing for international caregiver opportunities

Course Details

  • Entry: KCPE or KCSE Certificate (Any Grade)
  • Duration: 5 months (3 months classwork + 2 months hospital attachment)
  • Exam Body: TVET CDACC
  • International Certification: Fully sponsored — Health Care Assistant (HCA) or CNA

What You Will Learn

  • Patient hygiene and personal care
  • Feeding and nutrition support
  • Basic vital signs monitoring
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Bed making and home-care procedures
  • Mobility and transfer assistance
  • Safety and emergency response
  • Communication and documentation
  • Professional ethics and patient dignity

Career Opportunities After Completion

  • Home-Care Support Worker in families and homecare agencies
  • Health Care Assistant (HCA) in clinics and community programmes
  • Community Health Support Assistant in NGOs
  • Progression to Caregiving Level 4 and CNA Level 5
  • International caregiver opportunities (Canada, UAE, Saudi Arabia)

This programme includes a second free course — fully sponsored international certification (HCA or CNA) — at no extra cost, significantly boosting your global employability.

Why Train at GoCare Training Institute?

  • Accredited and TVETA-licensed programmes
  • Competency-based, TVET CDACC-aligned curriculum
  • Guaranteed industrial and hospital attachment
  • International certification pathways (AMCA USA, SDC Canada) — fully sponsored
  • Modern practical skills labs
  • Two campuses — Nairobi CBD and Ruiru
  • High graduate employability in Kenya and abroad

GoCare equips you with nationally accredited qualifications, international certification options, and guaranteed attachment — giving you the competence and confidence to succeed anywhere.

Start Your Healthcare Journey Today

Open to KCPE and all KCSE grades. The most accessible entry into a rewarding healthcare career.

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