Venues

Dumfries Campus, Stranraer Campus

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You must be currently working in an area where you are supervised. It is likely you work in a residential or hospital setting or in the community. Gaining a qualification at this level (which is the same level as HNC or 1st year of a degree) is challenging, the majority of your learning will be online, with observation on your practical element at your workplace.

The award consists of two units which are heavily integrated. One is a practical SVQ and the other is a theoretical unit.

Entry Requirements

You must be currently working in an area where medication is administered/set up for those in the community.

You should be supported by your workplace to complete the required study and practical elements.