PREPARING TO WORK IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SCQF LEVEL 5


West Lothian College

Course details

Course description

Please be aware this course is now full. Alternatively, you can explore other courses on our website or email choosecollege@west-lothian.ac.uk if you wish to speak to a member of staff.

This course is a stepping stone to your career in care. If you are interested in developing the knowledge and skills needed for working in the health and social care professions then this course will give you the preparation needed to either secure employment or progress onto a relevant Level 6 course at college. You will learn the importance of care, compassion and kindness and how to develop your existing skills to support others.

The course includes:

  • Social influences
  • Human development and behaviour
  • Social services in Scotland
  • Mental health issues
  • Volunteer award
  • Communication, numeracy and IT
  • Why choose this course

    You will develop employability skills through volunteering.

    Learning outcome

    Education: NC health and social care level 6 or other NQ higher-level courses within West Lothian College.

    Employment: Progression route to careers in social services, social work, community work.

    Provided by

    West Lothian College

    enquiries@west-lothian.ac.uk

    01506 418181

    Provider website

    Almondvale Crescent

    Livingston

    EH54 7EP

    Entry requirements

  • Four National 4 or Intermediate 1 qualifications, one of which must be English, or equivalent
  • Supporting statement
  • You must be eligible to join the PVG scheme and must not be barred or under consideration for listing (criminal record check).
  • It is essential you are able to support others
  • We may consider application from people who do not have these qualifications.

    Please note this course is to prepare you for a career in health and social care

    If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.

    Course options

    Course details

    Full time

    1st Aug 2023

    Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.

    Venue details

    Almondvale Crescent

    Livingston

    EH54 7EP

    This is the main contact address for the provider. This may not be the location where this course is presented.