Social Services
Higher National Certificate - HNCUniversity of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Course details
Course description
The HNC Social Services is a nationally recognised qualification and a valued award for people who want to work in a variety of social service settings, supporting individuals with varying needs.
You will gain an understanding of the values and principles of social services and learn how to integrate those values with necessary skills and knowledge, including the importance of anti-discriminatory practice in line with the National Care Standards and Scottish Social Services Council Codes of Practice.
Successful completion of the award will enable you to gain access to employment within a social service setting.
Subjects
- Health studies
- Social care
- Community care
- Social work
- Rehabilitation
- Child protection
- Health and safety
- Welfare law
- Learning disability studies
- Special needs
- Residential care
- Gerontology
- Social service planning
Entry requirements
Scottish Higher minimum entry requirements: C,C
preferably including English
Course options
Course details
Full time
1st Sep 2023 to 1st Sep 2024
Cost: £1,285.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
Perth
UHI Perth
Crieff Road
Perth
PH1 2NX
Course details
Full time
1st Sep 2023 to 1st Sep 2024
Cost: £1,285.00 (ex. VAT)
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Moray
UHI Moray
Moray Street
Elgin
IV30 1JJ
Course details
Full time
1st Sep 2023 to 1st Sep 2024
Cost: £1,285.00 (ex. VAT)
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Shetland
UHI Shetland
Gremista
Lerwick
ZE1 0PX
Course details
Full time
1st Sep 2023 to 1st Sep 2024
Cost: £1,285.00 (ex. VAT)
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Argyll
UHI Argyll
Glenshellach Business Park
Oban
PA34 4RY
Course details
Full time
1st Sep 2023 to 1st Sep 2024
Cost: £1,285.00 (ex. VAT)
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Inverness
UHI Inverness
1 Inverness Campus
Inverness
IV2 5NA
Course details
Full time
1st Sep 2023 to 1st Sep 2024
Cost: £1,285.00 (ex. VAT)
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Orkney
UHI Orkney
East Road
Kirkwall
KW15 1LX