Pathway to Social Care

• Care values
• Human development
• Social influences
• Mental health 
• Crime
• Protection and safeguarding
• Communication
• Numeracy
• Information and communication technology

• Social care assistant
• Health and social care worker

• Progression onto HNC Healthcare Practice or HNC Social Services

Mandatory:

• Successful interview

Plus one of the following:

• Four National 5 awards including English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Successful completion of all assessments within NC Child, Health and Social Care
• Applicants who do not meet these criteria, but have relevant paid workplace experience, or alternative qualifications will be considered

Further advice for applicants:

• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• 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 however 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 you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk