Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

25th Aug 2025, 1 year

Location

City Campus

Overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? The NQ Health and Social Care (SCQF level 5) qualification is your gateway to a rewarding career in the health and social care sector. This entry-level course is designed for individuals who aspire to work in various health and social care settings, providing essential support and care to those in need.

Throughout the course, you will gain foundational knowledge and practical skills in areas such as patient care, communication, and health and safety as well as understaning human behaviour.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

• Three National 4 qualifications including English; 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.

After the course

Careers

This entry-level course is designed for individuals who aspire to work in various health and social care settings, providing essential support and care to those in need.

Continuing Study

Upon successful completion of this course, you could progress to our NC Health and Social Care (SCQF level 6).

Teaching

How the course is taught

Assessment methods