Practical Skills in Health and Social Care (NQ) @ SCQF Level 5
Introduction
This is a new programme designed to lead directly from College to employment and aims to prepare you for a career in Health and Social Care. It will provide the opportunity to integrate theory with practice involving practical placement with a service user group. Applicants who successfully complete this programme will gain an SVQ 2 in Health & Social Care as well as SCQF level 5 theory units.
You will be attending the majority of your theory lessons 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 for a half day and one day online as well as one day on placement.
You must be able to cope physically and mentally with the demands of this level of study, much of which is independent and practical placement whilst also supporting people who may be at a vulnerable time in their lives.
Placement is likely to be with a local care provider and there you will be working hands on to attain your SVQ2, which is the qualification required to work in the care sector.
You will be attending the majority of your theory lessons 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 for a half day and one day online as well as one day on placement.
You must be able to cope physically and mentally with the demands of this level of study, much of which is independent and practical placement whilst also supporting people who may be at a vulnerable time in their lives.
Placement is likely to be with a local care provider and there you will be working hands on to attain your SVQ2, which is the qualification required to work in the care sector.
Course code
SPHS
Location:
Dumfries
Duration
You must be able to attend and engage 100% of the time online, face to face and on placement. Our placement providers are likely to be your future employers and you are a representative of the College when you are there.
Entry Requirements
You must be prepared to go out on practical placement if you do not already work in the sector.
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 awards at N4 level including English and Maths
Those who have not got the academic entry criteria must be able to demonstrate in the Supporting Information section that they are capable of writing at the right level, and by performing well at interview.
If you already work in the sector but do not have your SVQ2 in care this is the course for you – however you do also have to do the theory units too!
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 awards at N4 level including English and Maths
Those who have not got the academic entry criteria must be able to demonstrate in the Supporting Information section that they are capable of writing at the right level, and by performing well at interview.
If you already work in the sector but do not have your SVQ2 in care this is the course for you – however you do also have to do the theory units too!
Information and Interview Session Requirements
For this course we will not be routinely offering interviews. Please ensure you complete your application and supporting information with as much information as possible to allow us to make a decision on your suitability for a place on the course.
We may contact you by phone if we have further questions.
We may contact you by phone if we have further questions.
Course Content
SVQ2 in Care
Practical skills in our Care Hub
Skills for Work Health Sector at National 5
Prevention of Infection
Healthy Eating
First Aid
Core Skills
Practical skills in our Care Hub
Skills for Work Health Sector at National 5
Prevention of Infection
Healthy Eating
First Aid
Core Skills
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 – it is not intended for progression academically. If you do wish to progress academically then you may be able to apply for the SCQF level 6 Health and Social Care Theory programme. Gaining your SVQ2 will allow you to be a registered practitioner with the SSSC.
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 the experience 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.
Many of our students are offered work from the placement provider if they make a good impression on placement.