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Health and Social Care (Enhanced Knowledge and Skills) Level 6

  • Qualifications National Qualifications
  • SCQF Level SCQF Level 6
  • Study mode
  • Campus Ayr, Kilmarnock, Kilwinning
  • Start date August 2026
  • Duration 36 weeks
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Attendance/Duration

Full-Time

Overview

Our Work Ready Health & Social Care course is perfect for anyone looking to start in the health and social care sector, no experience needed. Gain practical skills, boost your confidence, and get ready for real job opportunities. Start your journey today!

Entry requirements

Ideally you will have relevant knowledge, skills and understanding. This may be demonstrated by one or more of the following:

  • A Health and Social Care course at SCQF level 5.
  • A relevant NQ course or units at SCQF level 5.
  • National 5 English or Communication at SCQF level 5.
  • Life experience and the ability to work at SCQF level 6.

You will also need:

  • A real interest in working with people. 
  • A satisfactory reference if you don't have formal qualifications but have relevant life or volunteering experience.
  • An interview with us during which you will complete a short written activity.
  • Applicants whose first language is not English should have a minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent.

You should be aware that you will be asked to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme on all care courses at level 6 or above and be occupationally fit for practice.

Course content

If you secure a place on this course you may gain:

  • The knowledge and practical skills to work with people in care.
  • A work placement in a health and social care setting.
  • NPA Health and Social Care: Skills for Practice Award.
  • Higher Skills for Work Health and Social Care Award.
  • 2 relevant SVQ2 Health and Social Care units.
  • Industry recognised certificates such as Moving and Handling Awareness.
  • First Aid.
  • Mental Health. 

Careers and Further Study

If you successfully complete this course, you may be ready to gain employment in the health and social care sector.

Skills

You will develop the caring skills and qualities essential for working in health and social care. Some examples include:

  • Communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Employability skills such as timekeeping and being able to use your own initiative.
  • Digital skills which are becoming essential to work and home life.
  • Leadership and team working skills.
  • Safeguarding skills.
  • First Aid Skills. 

Employer and Industry Links

Careers In Care | SSSC