Are you interested in a career in social care, social work or mental health or learning disability nursing? Our HNC Social Services course could be perfect for you! This course can help you gain employment in a number of fields including Residential Childcare, Older Adult Care or working with Adults and Children with disabilities.
The course is a combination of taught units and workplace experience, and as such it is very much “hands-on”. Full time students will be on campus for two days per week and on practice placement for two days per week.
Entry Requirements below are desirable, all applications will be screened on an individual basis including individuals with no formal qualifications
Personal Statement
In addition to suitable qualifications, entry onto the course will also include the strength of your personal statement. You are requested to submit a personal statement of no more than 650 words to include the following points:
Additional Information:
You must submit two references and completion of a Criminal Conviction Declaration is essential. Your place on the course will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check in the form of an enhanced PVG.
Information for Day Release Applications Only:
If you are applying for the Day Release course, you must currently be working in a social services setting for a minimum of 16-hours per week. You will be required on campus 1 day per week
The course includes the three mandatory units of the SVQ Social Services and Healthcare (SCQF Level 7)
Other units delivered include:
You will be given the opportunity of 2 days per week in practice placement, agreed by the academic team.
Your placement will be an opportunity to expand your practical experience, develop your knowledge and practical skills allowing you to apply theory to practice.
The course is also a stepping stone to university to study:
This course is a registered qualification and can lead you to employment in the care sector and therefore registration with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
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