FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP IN SOCIAL SERVICES AND HEALTHCARE (SINGLE YEAR DELIVERY)

Course description

This programme is delivered over one year and incorporates classroom-based study with work based learning, in order to prepare you for entry to the workplace or fulltime Further or Higher Education.  

Over 400,000 people work in social services and healthcare in Scotland caring for people when they need it most. Whether it’s helping an older person to get ready in the morning to providing nursing and medical care in a hospital setting, a career in the social services and healthcare sector is a as vital as it is rewarding.

The Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services and Healthcare includes:

Learning and teaching is a mix between NPA classroom-based teaching integrated with vocational SVQ learning which is contextualised to placement.

National Progression Award (NPA) in Social Services and Healthcare

You will get the chance to learn through practical activities, talks, visits and placements.

Learning outcome

Education:

• Modern Apprenticeship in social services,
• As the FA is the equivalent of a Higher if accompanied by an additional Higher progression to HNC Healthcare Practice (as long as you also have National 5 Biology or equivalent) or HNC Social Services would be supported.
• Appropriate University courses as part of additional entry criteria

Employment:

• Employment within care services as a support worker/care assistant/health care support workerPlease note this course is to prepare you for a career in health and social care.