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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children (TQUK)
Children naturally test the patience of parents as part of their healthy development, using these moments to practice their independence. While this can be frustrating for parents, these episodes usually pass. However, distressed behavior in children can be more prolonged and take many forms, such as anger, inattention, physical or verbal...
Introduction to Working with Communities PDA @ SCQF LEVEL 6
This course is designed to be delivered entirely online to allow flexibility for you as you will be working or volunteering within the community. It is a rolling programme so although there are two ‘official’ start dates – if the programme is open for applications, you should be able to start almost immediately, working your way th...
Nursing (SWAP) (NQ) @ SCQF Level 6
This is a Scottish Wider Access Programme and is academically challenging and provides a route to university to study nursing. It is for adults who are returning to education after a substantial period of time. The course is entirely delivered through online live lessons (all of which are recorded) and a few pre-recorded lessons. You wi...
Healthcare Practice HNC @ SCQF Level 7
HNC Healthcare Practice is for those who want a career in the NHS and care services, particularly if you are looking for a Band 3 position in the NHS or if you are going to go on and study nursing. It will help you develop knowledge and skills as a Health Care Support Worker in acute, clinical and community settings. In an innovative move...
Social Sciences HNC @ SCQF Level 7
This is a Next Gen HNC Social Sciences course at SCQF 7. Most of the content will be delivered as live online sessions through Teams. Hybrid will be the delivery format on a few occasions and other set days you may be asked to attend the college. It is an exciting programme where you will learn about a range of social science disciplines...
Prepare to Work in Health and Social Care (NQ) @ SCQF Level 5
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. Yo...
Health and Social Care Theory (NQ) @ SCQF Level 6
Almost all of your lessons will be live through Teams and through our online learning site. There will be a few occasions when you will be asked to come to college on set dates for workshops. A large percentage of students on this programme work, or have caring responsibilities, so our lessons are recorded through Teams. This is an exci...
Social Science Theory (NQ) @ SCQF Level 6
This is an academically challenging programme and is mostly delivered through hybrid and live online Teams lessons. There will be regular times when you will be expected to attend face to face for workshops and where there are closed book assessments. This programme provides a route to HNC Social Sciences for you if do not currently meet...
SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) at SCQF 7
This SVQ is designed for those in a practitioner role working with children and young people in a residential, day, home care or family support setting.Upon successful completion, you will gain a recognised qualification which guarantees you have the skills, knowledge and abilities required to carry out your role competently....
SVQ: Care Services, Leadership & Management at SCQF 10
This SVQ is suitable for those who have a leadership and management role in a care service.Upon successful completion, you will gain a recognised qualification which guarantees you have the skills, knowledge and abilities required to carry out your role competently....
SVQ in Social Services Children & Young People at SCQF 9
This SVQ is designed for those in a supervisory or managerial role working with children and young people in a residential, day, home care or family support setting.Upon successful completion, you will gain a recognised qualification which guarantees you have the skills, knowledge and abilities required to carry out your role competently....
SVQ Social Services & Healthcare at SCQF 7
This SVQ is deisgned fo those working in a supervisory or practitioner role with adults in a health or social care setting.Upon successful completion, you will gain a recognised qualification which guarantees you have the skills, knowledge and abilities required to carry out your role competently...