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Access to Social Services

New College Lanarkshire

Venues

Coatbridge Campus

Content

If you are interested in employment within the care sector and would like to progress onto HNC Social Services but have no formal qualifications then this is the course for you. We would welcome anyone with life experience and who has cared for individuals/service users/clients in a formal setting such as work or volunteering or in an informal capacity such as caring for family members or children.

On this course you will study:

Human Development and Behaviour; Social Influences; Values and Principles; Mental Health.

Entry Requirements

No formal qualifications are required but you must submit a personal statement of no more than 500 words demonstrating a genuine interest in social services. See college website for details.

You will require a satisfactory criminal record check from Disclosure Scotland to show that you are suitable for this type of course. Contact Disclosure Scotland for details on the type you would need.

Start Date

August

Qualification

Other

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Healthcare and Social Services

SCQF Level

6