Transitions 2 Health and Social Care

Overview

Why Study at West?

Are you interested in a career in Health and Social Care, and do you believe that everyone is entitled to receive high quality care and support?

If you answered yes – then you will learn first-hand from our highly qualified and professional team of Lecturers who have a wealth of experience working in Health and Social Care settings. The team will provide you with a clear pathway for study in a variety of care related subjects developing your knowledge and skills that will prepare you for future learning, work, and life.

Our dedicated practical rooms offer a simulated environment to develop your skills, such as first aid, and include digital enabled care. Our department works closely with industry partners such as NHS Scotland, Quarriers, and local authorities. We also have a close affiliation with universities such as GCU, UWS and Stirling.

In choosing this course it will allow you to shape your career in Care and work towards your goals in whichever direction you wish to take. This may include Support Worker, Key Worker, Team Leader, supporting individuals with learning disabilities, older adults, working with children and young people, mental health and individuals living with addiction issues.

What will I learn?

This is a fast-track course to prepare you to progress onto the Fast Track to Health and Social Care programme – level 5. The aim of this course is to enable you to understand why people use care services and develop the knowledge and value base required for working in a health or social care setting.

The course is taught using a variety of Learning & Teaching methods.

You'll learn about:

• Values and Principles
• Social Influences
• Human Development and Behaviour
• Dementia Awareness
• Literacy

What qualifications do I need?

To be considered for a place on the course, you must:

• Provide one satisfactory reference

A personal statement on your application is mandatory for this course and should include the following:.

• Why do you want to study a care course?
• What field of care do you want to work in – healthcare, social care, or childcare?
• What skills and qualities do you possess and how could these be used in a care setting?
• Do you have any care / work experience to date?
• Any other information that would support your application

What can I do after?

After successfully completing this course, you will have the knowledge and skills needed to apply for the Fast Track to Health and Social Care level 5 course which will start in January.

SCQF   4

Programme Information

Start : August

End: January

Duration: 18 weeks / 3 days per week