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Health and Social Care NC

(SCQF level 6)

Health and Social Care, Education and Humanities

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Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

26th Aug 2024, 1 year

Location

City Campus

  • Applications from International Students Welcome
  • Overview

    This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you will need for a career in the care sector. You will be well prepared for environments such as nursing homes, residential homes, resource centres for people with learning disabilities. You will consider who needs care, what provision is available and crucially, the roles and responsibilities of the care worker.

    This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 6.

    Entry requirements

    Minimum entry requirements

    • Five National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above including English; OR
    • NC level 5 Care; OR
    • Other equivalent qualifications or experience.

    Additional selection requirements

    • You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
    • You'll also need to provide a reference from your most recent educational provider (if you're in education) or employer. 

    ESOL entry requirements

    Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

    What you study

    You'll study:

    • Human Development & Behaviour.
    • Social Influences.
    • Stress & Stress Management. 
    • Caring for People with Dementia. 
    • Values and Principles.
    • First Aid.

    After the course

    Careers

    Possible employment in the care sector both private and public.

    Continuing Study

    Possible progression onto HNC Social Services or HNC Healthcare Practice.

    Teaching

    How the course is taught

    The course is taught using a variety of learning & teaching methods.

    Assessment methods

    Various assessment methods used to meet the needs of the students, SQA requirements and college quality procedures.

    Additional Information

    Dress code

    College polo shirt when out on placement.

    • Mode of Study:
      Full-time
    • Start Date:
      26th Aug 2024, 1 year
    • Location:
      City Campus
    • Applications from International Students Welcome