HNC Working with Communities

• Planning Resources
• Learning Approaches
• Group Work
• Principles and Practice
• Social Science Approaches
• Workplace Practice
• Adult Learning
• Graded Unit
• Working with Young People Placement Information: Central to the course is a mandatory work placement.
• Students will be in the College for two days a week and undertake the placement during the remainder of the week. Learners can use existing paid or voluntary work for their placement or may be supported to find a placement. 

• Working with disadvantaged communities in adult learning
• Youth work
• Arts projects
• Community development 

On successful completion of this course students may progress onto a related degree programme, for example entry into Year two of the following degree programme: 

• BA (Hons) Community Education – University of the West of Scotland 
• BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies - The Open University 

Please note progression routes are subject to change and do not guarantee a place on any university course. Students should check with individual universities for more information, each institution will have specific entry requirements. 

Mandatory:

• Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check required due to the work placement element of the programme. Further information on the PVG Scheme will be issued to successful applicants prior to enrolment.
• Ideally entrants will have Two Highers at grade C or above or an appropriate grouping of SQA units.  Applicants who do not meet these criteria but have substantial experience of working in the community or alternative qualifications will be considered.
• Final selection subject to application screening and an interview by a member of the teaching team.  This can sometimes involve applicants completing a short-written task as part of the screening process. 

Additional Requirements:

• Experience of working in the community is essential
• References may be requested 

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 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