NQ Child, Health & Social Care (Social Care Route)

• Social Influences
• Values and Principles
• Human Development
• Introduction to Counselling
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Mental Health Issues
• Introduction to Social Services
• Crime
• Communication
• Information and Communication technology
• Numeracy

• Care Assistant
• Healthcare support worker

• Successful completion onto Pathways for Social Care or Pathways for Nursing/Allied Health Professions (SCQF Level 6)

Mandatory:

• Successful interview

Plus one of the following:

• Three National 4 awards including English (or equivalent)
• Successful completion of all units within the Passport to Learning (SCQF Level 4) including core skills at Level 4
• Applicants who do not meet these criteria, but have relevant paid workplace experience or alternative qualifications will be considered

Further advice for full-time applicants:

• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• 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
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk