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Foundation Apprenticeship: Social Services And Healthcare NPA

(SCQF level 6)

Health, Social Care & Early Education, Education and Humanities

Applications closed

Mode of Study

Part-time

Start Date

21st Aug 2023, 37 weeks

Location

City Campus

Overview

THIS COURSE IS AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS IN S6  

Working in social services is a challenging and rewarding career. Social service workers provide support and help to people who need it, helping them to live full and valued lives in the community.  

During the Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services and Healthcare you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to work towards a career in adult social services.   

You will explore the context and range of social services provision in Scotland.  You will examine safeguarding, identifying different types of risk and harm and how to reduce the need for safeguarding interventions. You will consider the importance of communication in social services settings.  You will learn about the main stages of human development and what social influences impact on individuals. 

You will have the opportunity to put your learning into practice during a work placement.  This will also enable you to complete part of the SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare. 

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

  • This course would suit caring, considerate and compassionate students with a genuine desire to work in the childcare sector.  You should be intending to leave school at the end of S6 with minimum of one or more Highers including English and Nat 5’s.  
  • Due to the nature of the work placement, students will be subject to a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check. 

What you study

  • H5NC04/3021 - Support the Safeguarding of Individuals (SQA Subject) 
  • H5NB04/3022 - Support the Health and Safety of Yourself and Individuals (SQA Subject) 
  • H5NA04/3021 - Support Effective Communication (SQA Subject) 
  • H5L504/3022 - Develop your Own Knowledge and Practice (SQA Subject) 
  • HD6T46/3004 - Communication in Care Relationships (SQA Subject) 
  • HE6E04/3031 - Certification Unit (SQA Subject) 
  • HD6J46/3004 - Social Services in Scotland (SQA Subject) 
  • HD6V46/3004 - Safeguarding People (SQA Subject) 
  • HD6W46/3004 - Safe Practice and Wellbeing in Social Services (SQA Subject) 
  • HD6X46/3004 - Human Development and Social Influences (SQA Subject) 

After the course

Careers

There are many different career opportunities and career pathways across this range of settings and possibilities for entry at several levels. Job roles in adult services include personal assistant, care assistant, support worker, supervisor, senior care worker, team leader, care home manager, centre manager and service manager. 

Continuing Study 

Successful completion of this Foundation Apprenticeship allows you access to a varied progression path.  You can undertake an HNC in Social Services, Healthcare practice or Childhood practice.  You can also progress into a diverse range of University degrees. 

There is also a Modern Apprenticeship in Social Services: Healthcare. 

Explore the Full Course Progression Pathway. 

Teaching

How the course is taught

You will be encouraged to develop a critical approach to your studies. Your practical skills will be developed during your work placement. 

Assessment methods

The course is assessed using a range of approaches including case studies, investigations, presentations and the submission of written work.

  • Mode of Study:
    Part-time
  • Start Date:
    21st Aug 2023, 37 weeks
  • Location:
    City Campus