Fast Track to Higher Health & Social Care (SCQF 5) - January Start

Campuses
- Clydebank
- Paisley
Course type

Full time
Level

SCQF National Unit Workplace

Campuses
- Paisley
- Clydebank
Course type

Full time
Level

SCQF National Unit Workplace
Start date

Paisley
20 Jan 25

Clydebank
20 Jan 25

Campus	Mode	Start date	Level	Status
Clydebank	Full time	Jan 25	SCQF National Unit Workplace	Open	Apply Now
Paisley	Full time	Jan 25	SCQF National Unit Workplace	Open	Apply Now

Overview

What will I learn?

This course is designed to provide an engaging, focused learning experience that will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to progress onto our Higher Health and Social Care programme starting in August 2025 in a short time frame.

You'll learn about:

Care: Human Development & Behaviour
Care: Social Influences
Care: Values & Principles
Communication
Numeracy
Introduction to a Career to Social Work
Introduction to Basic First Aid

What qualifications do I need?

Three National 4 Qualifications, English at C or above would be desirable.

Successfully completed the Transitions 2 Health and Social Care (SCQF 4)

What can I do after?

Successful completion of course may enable progression to Higher Social or Health Care course – SCQF Level 6.

Employment opportunities within local Care Services

SCQF 5

Programme Information

Start Date: w/b 20 January 2025

Duration: 18 weeks/3 days per week

Time: 9am-4pm

National Unit Workplace

Additional Information

Please note international students are subject to higher fees for all non-commercial courses – visit our Fee Policy for further information

Campus	Mode	Start date	Status	Level
Paisley	Full time	Jan 25	Open	SCQF National Unit Workplace
Clydebank	Full time	Jan 25	Open	SCQF National Unit Workplace

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