HNC Healthcare Practice

This course consists of nine units at SCQF Level 7:  

• Safe Working Practices for Care
• Clinical Skills for Care Practitioners
• Professional Standards for Care Practice
• Therapeutic Relationships
• Sociology and Health in Scotland
• Understanding Personal and Professional Development
• The Human Body in Health and Illness
• Exploring Mental Health 
• Healthcare Practice Graded unit

• Senior healthcare support workers
• Healthcare support workers
• Support workers 

Forth Valley College has formal articulation links in place for entry into Year two of the following degree programmes:  

• BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Adult/Mental Health/Learning Disability) - Glasgow Caledonian University
• BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Adult/Mental Health) - Stirling University
• BSc Learning Disability  Nursing –  Edinburgh Napier University  
• BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing - Open University
• BSc (Hons) Nursing - The Open University  

Please note articulation links are subject to change and do not guarantee a place on any university course. Students should check with individual universities for more detail. Each institution will have specific entry requirements.

• Clear PVG
• Any National Qualifications Group Award at SCQF Level 6 in communication, care, or other relevant area
• Any relevant National Courses at SCQF Level 6, this may be communication, social sciences or other relevant area of study
• Two National Highter's (SCQF Level 6) one should be English or English based Higher (History/Modern Studies) or Biology/ or Science
• Relevant SVQ Level 3
• Equivalent qualifications from other awarding bodies
• Any appropriate combination of the above qualifications
• Work experience: this could include paid or voluntary roles that include aspects of care minimum one year  
• Experienced care workers, either voluntary or paid (Community, Social, Private or NHS)  

Further advice for full-time applicants:

• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to November 2024, you will need to register a new account
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as: the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk