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