Health & Social Care
Courses Available
- SWAP Access to Nursing
SWAP Access to Nursing
This course is designed to prepare adults returning to education with the skills, knowledge and understanding required for application to degree courses in Nursing.
Employment Options
This programme may assist candidates to gain employment within the Care Sector.
Educational Progression Routes
- Some guaranteed places may be available for University of the West of Scotland and Glasgow Caledonian University
- HNC Social Care
- HNC Health Care
- HNC Additional Support Needs
- HNC Occupational Therapy Practice
- HNC Care & Administrative Practice
Course Content
- Practice Nursing Skills
- Prevention of Infection
- Skills for Personal Effectiveness
- First Aid
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Numeracy
- Human Behaviour
- IT
Entry Requirements
- English/Communication and Numeracy skills are essential
- Higher ESOL or equivalent may be necessary if English is not first language
- No formal entry requirements, though candidates should have been away from formal education for a minimum of 2 years
Assessment
- Continuous, with a mix of practical and theoretical assessments
- No final examination
Duration
- August 2012 - June 2013
Attendance
- Full-time
SCQF Level
- 6
- NC Social Care
NC Social Care
This course is designed for those who would like to work in Social Care. This course includes a work placement in a Social Care setting.
Employment Options
Various posts at an unpromoted level within social care such as care assistants and support workers. with client groups such as older adults, people with disabilities, people with learning difficulties.
Educational Progression Routes
- Main route would be to progress to HNC Social Care or another relevant HNC in Care or Health
Course Content
- Core Skills - Communications, IT
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Values & Principles in Care
- Child Protection
- Introduction to Counselling
- Mental Health & Mental Illness
- First Aid
- Practical Skills for Carers
- Work Placement
Entry Requirements
- 3 Standard Grades at level 3 or above
- Applicants with relevant experience by interview
- Entry subject to Disclosure Scotland (PVG Scheme) criteria Assessment
- Continuous, with a mix of practical and theoretical assessments
- No final examination
Duration
- August 2012 - June 2013
Attendance
- Full-time
SCQF Level
- 5/6
- HNC Social Care
HNC Social Care
This course is designed for those who have experience in a recognised Social Care setting and wish to gain a nationally recognised qualification.
Employment Options
Completion of HNC Social Care will permit registration with SSSC as a care worker and will allow working with all client groups within the Social Care Sector.
Educational Progression Routes
- BA Social Work
- BA/Diploma Education and Social Services
- SVQ Level 3 (Completion of Units)
Course Content
- Social Care Theory for Practice
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Social Policy
- Protection of Individuals
- Work Placement (including 3 SVQ workplace units)
- Understanding and Supporting Behaviour
- Optional Unit
- Graded Unit
Entry Requirements
- 2 SQA Higher Grade passes
- Full-time applicants must have a minimum of 120 hours of relevant work experience
- Applicants with relevant experience by interview
- Subject to Disclosure Scotland (PVG Scheme) criteria
Assessment
- Continuous, with a mix of practical and theoretical assessment
- Scottish Vocational Qualification Units
- Graded unit
Duration
- August 2012 - June 2013
Attendance
- Full-time
SCQF Level
- 7
- HNC Occupational Therapy Support
HNC Occupational Therapy Support
This course is designed to introduce and develop all aspects of Occupational Therapy Support.
Employment Options
Employment as a support worker within occupational therapy or related area.
Educational Progression Routes
- BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
- BA/Diploma of Higher Education: Education & Social Services
- HND Care & Administrative Practice
- BA Integrated Public Services
- HND Additional Support Needs
Course Content
- Context & Development of Occupational Therapy
- Theory & Philosophy of Occupational Therapy
- Needs & Rights of Service Users
- Policies & Procedures
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Audit
- Graded Unit
Entry Requirements
- Full-time candidates must provide a reference from relevant formal care experience and be able to evidence academic ability (e.g. 2 Highers)
- Placement (Full-time route) is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Scotland criteria
- Open/distance Learning (must be employed as support worker in Occupational Therapy)
Assessment
- Continuous, with a mix of practical and theoretical assessments
Duration
- August 2012 - June 2013
Attendance
- Full-time: two days in college and two days in placement per week
- Open/distance Learning: flexible start dates (over approximately 2 years)
SCQF Level
- 7
- BA/Diploma of Higher Education: Education & Social Services
BA/Diploma of Higher Education: Education & Social Services
This programme is designed for students with a relevant HNC who wish to continue their studies to progress into employment within a social care, healthcare or educational services environment. The course is developed to meet the requirements of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) at a senior level.
This course is run in partnership with the University of Strathclyde. The initial year of the course offers a Diploma qualification which is delivered at Langside College. Students will be introduced to the University and will participate in partnership teaching and learning at the University campus. Upon successful completion of the Diploma, students can directly advance to the BA programme at the University of Strathclyde where they will continue their studies to complete the BA Education and Social Services.
Employment Options
A diverse range of options are available to students including supporting service users in mental health, addictions, homelessness, learning disability, family and education settings.
On completion of the BA programme, students are eligible to register with the SSSC. This will allow you to progress through employment in the Social Services Sector to senior positions in Adult Services. In addition you will have a recognised academic degree at SCQF Level 9 for work in Children’s Services and will require a recognised SSSC qualification for working at a senior level in Children’s Services.
Educational Progression Routes
Many students choose to continue their studies at Post Graduate level. Examples of courses that students have been successful in obtaining are: Drug and Alcohol Studies, Criminology Studies, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, Primary Teaching, Autism Studies and Counselling Studies.
Course Content
- Professional & Personal Development
- Societal Context & Policy
- Integration of Services
- Understanding & Meeting Needs
- Understanding & Developing Practice
- Work Placement
Entry Requirements
- HNC Social Care HNC Health Care
- HNC Early Education & Childcare
- HNC Supporting Learning Needs
- HNC Occupational Therapy
- All HNC qualifications must have been achieved post 2005
- Applicants in addition require relevant experience of the workplace
- Candidates are also required to write a reflective personal statement demonstrating their experience and interest in the course
Assessment
- Continuous, with a mix of practical and theoretical assessments
- Work placement
Duration
- August 2012 - June 2013
Attendance
- Full-time
SCQF Level
- 8/9
- SVQ Health & Social Care Level 2
SVQ Health & Social Care Level 2
Suitable for candidates who work in residential, day or home care settings and normally carry out direct caring tasks including personal care. Candidates are required to compile a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate understanding of theory, principles and practices.
Employment Options
Candidates would already be employed as a Home Carer or Support Worker.
Educational Progression Routes
Candidates could only progress to SVQ 3 if they gained a care worker post with a higher level of responsibility.
Course Content
- Communication
- Health & Safety
- Protection & Wellbeing of Individuals
- Developing Your Own Knowledge & Practice
- Two optional units
Entry Requirements
- Must be in employment within a Health or Social Care setting
- Current job role must include a range of skilled, varied, primarily routine tasks for which the candidate has some responsibility. Job role should also include some non-routine tasks
Assessment
- Continuous in the workplace
- Portfolio of evidence to be compiled
Duration
- Average of 6 months with flexible start dates
Attendance
- Individual meetings with Assessor
- PaperFree delivery
SCQF Level
- 5
- SVQ Health & Social Care (Adults) or (Children & Young People) Level 3
SVQ Health & Social Care (Adults) or (Children & Young People) Level 3
This course is designed for candidates who are normally carrying out tasks such as key working, assessment and care planning and implementing care plans. Candidates must work in residential, day and home care settings. Candidates are required to compile a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate understanding of theory, principles and practices.
Employment Options
Candidates will already be in employment as a residential childcare worker.
Educational Progression Routes
Provides mandatory units and underpinning knowledge which can give credit towards an HNC in Social Care.
Course Content
- Effective Communication
- Health & Safety
- Protection & Wellbeing of Individuals
- Developing Your Own Knowledge & Practice
- Four units to be chosen from either Adult or Children & Young People options
Entry Requirements
- Must be in employment within a Health or Social Care setting
- Current job role must include a range of complex, primarily non-routine tasks for which the candidate has considerable responsibility and autonomy
Assessment
- Continuous in the workplace
- Portfolio of evidence to be compiled
Duration
- 12 - 15 months with flexible start dates
Attendance
- Individual meetings with Assessor
- PaperFree delivery
SCQF Level
- 7
- SVQ Health & Social Care (Adults) or (Children & Young People) Level 4
SVQ Health & Social Care (Adults) or (Children & Young People) Level 4
This course is designed for candidates who have to be involved in a broad range of complex, technical or professional work activities. They will be performed in a wide variety of contexts and with a substantial degree of personal responsibility and autonomy. They will often be responsible for the work of others and for allocating resources. Their job title may be Assistant Manager, Depute Manager or Manager. Candidates are required to compile a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate understanding of theory, principles and practices.
Employment Options
Candidates must be in employment as a manager of a care service.
Educational Progression Routes
May provide evidence or underpinning knowledge for further management qualifications.
Course Content
- Effective Communication
- Health & Safety
- Protection & Wellbeing of Individuals
- Developing Your Own Knowledge & Practice
- Four units to be chosen from either Adult or Children & Young People options
Entry Requirements
- Must be in employment within a Health or Social Care at senior level
- Current job role must include a range of complex, primarily non-routine tasks for which the candidate has considerable responsibility and autonomy
- Successful completion of a core skills appraisal or equivalent
Assessment
- Continuous in the workplace
- Portfolio of evidence to be compiled
Duration
- 12 - 18 months with flexible start dates
Attendance
- Individual meetings with Assessor
- PaperFree delivery
SCQF Level
- 9
