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Pathway to Social Care

Forth Valley College

Venues

Stirling Campus, Falkirk Campus

Content

Working in a social care setting can provide a rewarding career choice. This course develops specialist knowledge, understanding and skills required to provide high quality support for a wide range of adults and young people. It provides opportunities to gain the formal qualifications needed to progress to the HNC Social Services.

Contents Include:
Care values; Human development; Social influences; Mental health; Crime; Protection and safeguarding
Communication; Numeracy; Information and communication technology

Entry Requirements

Four subjects at National 5 including English and Maths or NC Child, Health and Social Care. Interview.

Progression Routes

HNC Healthcare Practice or HNC Social Sciences

Start Date

August

Qualification

Other

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Care

SCQF Level

6