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Social Services and Healthcare

Foundation Apprenticeship

The course incorporates classroom based study and theory with work based learning.

QUALIFICATION

Foundation Apprenticeship SVQ and NPA level 6

DURATION

1 Year

COURSEWORK

100% 

EXAM

N/A

COST

NIL

TEACHERS

TBC

WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?

If you enjoy caring for and helping people when they need it most then this is the course for you.

If you are thinking of a career in Social Care, the Care Service or any other health related industry, then this is the course for you.

This course can count as an alternative Science for those wishing to pursue Medicine, Midwifery or Nursing

wHAT WILL YOU EXPERIENCE?

You will  experience:

SVQ:

  • Communicate Effectively

  • Support health and safety of yourself and the individual 

  • Develop your own knowledge and practice

  • Support safeguarding of individuals

NPA:

  • Social Services in Scotland

  • Safeguarding People

  • Communication in care practices

  • Safe Practices and Wellbeing in Social Services

  • Human Development and Social Influences

KEY FACTS

Everything you need to know before selecting this course

entry requirements

*Strong attendance and commitment to completing the course.

An interest in caring for people.

what will you get?

An Scottish Vocational Qualification and a National Progression Award at Level 6.

progress

Higher Psychology

Higher Modern Studies

Higher Human Biology

HNC L7 in Childhood Practice and Social Services

Modern Apprenticeship in Social Services

Higher Education in Medicine/Nursing

EMPLOYMENT

Career opportunities from this course as follows:

Social Care

Nurse

Doctor

Midwifery

Psychologist

Social Worker

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