Venues

Dumfries Campus

Content

This is a new programme designed to lead directly from College to employment and aims to prepare you for a career in Health and Social Care. It will provide the opportunity to integrate theory with practice involving practical placement with a service user group. Applicants who successfully complete this programme will gain an SVQ 2 in Health & Social Care as well as SCQF level 5 theory units.

Course content:
Practical skills in our Care Hub; Skills for Work Health Sector at National 5; Prevention of Infection; Healthy Eating; First Aid; Core Skills.

Entry Requirements

5 subjects at National 4 including English and Maths. 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 course at SCQF Level 6