Foundation Apprenticeship: Social Services And Healthcare NPA (SCQF level 6)
NPACity of Glasgow College
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Course description
THIS COURSE IS AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS IN S6
Working in social services is a challenging and rewarding career. Social service workers provide support and help to people who need it, helping them to live full and valued lives in the community.
During the Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services and Healthcare you'll develop the skills and knowledge to work towards a career in adult social services.
You will explore the context and range of social services provision in Scotland. You will examine safeguarding, identifying different types of risk and harm and how to reduce the need for safeguarding interventions. You will consider the importance of communication in social services settings. You will learn about the main stages of human development and what social influences impact on individuals.
You will have the opportunity to put your learning into practice during a work placement. This will also enable you to complete part of the SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare.
Entry requirements
- This course would suit caring, considerate and compassionate students with a genuine desire to work in the childcare sector. You should be intending to leave school at the end of S6 with minimum of one or more Highers including English and Nat 5's.
- Due to the nature of the work placement, students will be subject to a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check.
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Venue details
City Campus
190 Cathedral Street
Glasgow
G4 0RF