Health and Social Care (Work Ready) Level 6

Attendance/Duration

Overview

Entry Requirements

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

• 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

•  You will develop the knowledge and practical skills to work with people in care, including safe practice, person centred care and care values.
• You will attend college two days a week and a work experience placement one day a week.
• You will complete work based SVQ units relating to health and safety and communication
• A variety of teaching and learning methods will keep you interested and motivated

Careers and Further Study

When you successfully complete this course, you will 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

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