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Social Care (Scotland)

Open University in Scotland

Content

This certificate explores ideas about what social work is – using case studies with children, older people, mental-health communities, children with disabilities and people with learning disabilities to apply learning to practice contexts. You’ll also build key skills in information and communication technologies, digital and information literacy and reflective writing.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements to study this certificate, but you will need to be working within or have access to a social care agency – for example, through voluntary work. Computer and internet access required.

Start Date

October, February

Qualification

CertHE

Study Method

Distance and Flexible learning

Course Length

Flexible

Faculty

General

Department

Health and Social Care

SCQF Level

7