Why study SfW Health and Social Care?
Health and Social Care offers good opportunities for those who enjoy:
- caring for people
- working with children
- listening to people
- giving advice.
Career Pathways
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Health and Medicine
Social, Caring and Advisory Services
What do I need to get in?
Entry is at the discretion of the school or college, however you would normally be expected to have attained one of the following, or equivalent:
What will I study?
The course is made up of four compulsory units, each one taking 40 hours of study:
- Understanding and Supporting People in Health and Social Care Settings (6 SCQF credit points)
- Care Principles and Practice (6 SCQF credit points)
- Working in Health and Social Care Settings (6 SCQF credit points)
- Health, Safety and Protection Issues in Care Settings (6 SCQF credit points)
You will learn about
- how young people develop through life and what affects development
- preventing and managing stress
- carrying out risk assessments
- different types of service provision
- health and safety issues
Where will I take the course?
- You will usually train at a local college. Training sessions will take place for a set number of hours and weeks during term time.
- You will have to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on this course, for example: safety footwear (boots or shoes with steel toe caps), safety glasses and a boiler suit or overalls.
Work experience/placements
- Work experience in a real or simulated environment is a key component of this course. You should be able to arrange a placement by speaking to your pastoral care or guidance teacher in school.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment will be based on a range of individual and group investigations, case studies set in health and social care settings, and various practical activities including producing a care plan.
What can I go on to next?
You may be able to progress to:
Employment /Training
- A job as a care assistant, home carer or health care assistant
- A Modern Apprenticeship, such as Social Service and Healthcare, leading to an SVQ at SCQF Level 6 or 7.
Further/Higher Education
- A one year full time NC or NQ in a health care, social care or social work subject.
Further study, training or employment in:
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