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Social Services

Fife College

Venues

Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale) Campus, Glenrothes (Stenton) Campus, Dunfermline (Halbeath) Campus

Content

HNC Social Services, formerly known as HNC Social Care, is for those interested in a career in social care or those already employed within a care setting who may wish to undertake a formal qualification. It involves both practical and theoretical work and will include online delivery supported by face-to-face classroom support.

You will undertake a work experience placement during the course. This course meets the criteria for Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration as a care practitioner.

Subjects Include:
Care in contemporary society; Lifespan development; Care practice; Health and wellbeing; Graded Unit; Three SVQ units at SCQF Level 7; Optional units.

Entry Requirements

Two Highers at A or B; or Foundation Apprenticeship Social Services and Healthcare or Social Services (Children and Young People) plus Higher English at Grade A or B; or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 6. Interview.

You will also require a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland.

Progression Routes

HND: Additional Support Needs: Managing and Supporting the Services or relevant degree programme.

Start Date

August

Qualification

HNC

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Health and Social Care

SCQF Level

7

Website

www.fife.ac.uk