Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

25th Aug 2025, 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.

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

Assessment methods

Additional Information

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