Pathway to Social Care
Please note that due to COVID-19, this course will initially be delivered via a blended learning approach, which may include face-to-face learning in the classroom, remote learning off-campus and digital learning. When delivery is taking place on-campus, there will be reduced student numbers and physical distancing measures in place.
Working in a social care setting can provide a rewarding career choice. This course develops specialist knowledge, understanding and skills required to provide high quality support for a wide range of adults and young people. It provides opportunities to gain the formal qualifications needed to progress to the HNC Social Services.
- Care values
- Human development
- Social influences
- Mental health
- Crime
- Protection and safeguarding
- Communication
- Numeracy
- Information and communication technology
- Social care assistant
- HNC Social Services
- All current learners must achieve a pass in all programme units and achieve a minimum of 90% attendance to progress to the next level of study
Mandatory:
- Successful interview
Plus one of the following:
- Four National 5 awards including English and Maths (or equivalent)
- NC Child, Health and Social Care
- Completion of all units within NQ Sport, Health and Wellbeing (SCQF Level 5)
- 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
• If you created your account prior to September 2016, 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 successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• 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
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Location
Stirling Campus
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Attendance
Full-Time
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Start date
23 August 2021
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End date
10 June 2022
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SCQF Level
Level 6
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Location
Falkirk Campus
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Attendance
Full-Time
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Start date
23 August 2021
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End date
10 June 2022
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SCQF Level
Level 6