Course Details
Duration:
1 year full time
or day release
SCQF:
Level 7
What does this mean?
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Social Care HNC
If you have recent experience of working in a care setting (minimum 120 hours) or are working in care either voluntary or paid, would like to make a difference to peoples lives and wish a national qualification then this is the course for you. This course is a combination of taught units and workplace experience as such it is very much “hand on”.
The full time route affords you the opportunity to make decisions on what area within the care sector you may wish to work in the future. You will be given the opportunity to expand your practical experience developing knowledge and skills and clearly identifying how you put these into practice. The course includes 3 of the mandatory units of the SVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care.
Entry Requirements
Experience of working in care, 2 Highers and 4 standard grade. SVQ level 3 care/health and social care. Mature students may be considered for interview with no formal qualifications. Day release applicants must be working in a care setting.
Further Study/Employment
This course can lead you to employment in the care sector and therefore registration with SSSC. You may be eligible to apply for BA Social Work, Education and social services, social science and the BSc Nursing.