Venues

Dumfries Campus, Stranraer Campus

Content

The programme is designed to lead directly from college to employment and aims to prepare you for a career in Health and Social Care.

The programme includes a work placement in a care setting.

The programme may include the following units:

Ensure Your Own Actions Support the Care; Protection and Well-Being of Individuals; Health, Safety and Protection Issues in Care Settings; Working in Health and Social Care Settings; Caring for People with Dementia; Values and Principles; Communication, Information and Communication Technology, Numeracy; The Human Body; Promoting Re-ablement and Mental Health Issues: An Introduction.

Entry Requirements

4 subjects at National 5 at B or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 5. You will attend for interview.

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.

Progression Routes

Relevant care course