Introduction
This programme is delivered hybrid – mostly live online lessons and some practical skills in our Care Hub flat. The course is designed to lead directly from college to employment, which we strongly recommend. Once in employment, you will likely progress in your career through completing SVQ qualifications through your employer. You may also be able to progress to a level 6 programme if you are successful in this course.
Almost all your theory lessons will be live online through Teams, and you will be given the opportunity to develop your practical skills in our Care Hub flat.
It is likely you will be attending lessons face to face one day and online live lessons the second day.
You must be able to cope physically and mentally with the demands of this level of study. You should be a caring, reliable, and compassionate person with exemplary behavior.
Course code
SPWS
Location
Dumfries Campus
Duration
Attendance:
You must be able to attend and engage 100% of the time online and in face-to-face lessons and activities.
Entry Requirements
- You must be eligible to join the PVG scheme and must not be barred or under consideration for listing (criminal record check).
- You must be reliable and physically and mentally capable of supporting others.
- You must have FIVE FULL group awards at N4 level including English and Maths.
- Those who have not got the academic entry criteria must be able to demonstrate that they are capable of writing at the right level in the Supporting Information questions.
- You must have access to a device with a camera, microphone and speakers for online lessons, and for typing up portfolios and assessments as well as storing notes. The college has a very limited number of devices it can lend, on a daily basis from our lapsafe.
- You must be at least 16 years old at the start of the programme.
- You must be capable of managing your own workload and behave professionally.
- Work safely, reliably and without constant supervision.
- Cope positively with feedback and the emotional demands of working with people.
- Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum ESOL Intermediate level 2 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher for HNC/D courses.
Information and Interview Session Requirements
Please make sure to answer the Supporting Information Questions on the application form, with as much detail as possible. This will demonstrate your commitment to the course. Your application must be in your own words.
Course Content
Practical skills in our Care Hub Flat
Skills for Work Health Sector at National 5
Prevention of Infection
Healthy Eating
First Aid
Meta-skills
Course content is subject to change
Assessments
Observation of practical, reflection on practice, essays, closed book assessments.
Progression
This programme is intended for you to progress to work in the sector which we strongly recommend. Once you are working in the sector you may be able to gain SVQs through your employer. For a few who wish to progress academically then you may be able to apply for the SCQF level 6 Health and Social Care Theory programme. For that you will need to demonstrate a positive learner reference and successfully pass all the units on this programme with excellent attendance and continuous engagement.
Our best advice is for you to seek employment in the sector to gain experience.
Career Prospects
Working in the health and social care sector.
Additional funding information
You may be eligible for Bursary or EMA (Education Maintenance Allowance) funding for this course. Please contact a member of the funding team for details.
Selling Points
If you’ve no experience so cannot easily get a job in the sector, then this course will give you a start in the theory and skills that you need. If you already have experience of working in care but want to see if you can gain the qualifications to aid promotion, then this is the course for you.