HNC Social Care

Aim
This is a varied course that includes a work experience placement which allows you to apply underpinning knowledge to practice.
Syllabus
- Social Care Theory
- Social Policy
- Loss and Grief
- 3 SVQ Level 3 Units
- Sociology for Social Care Practice
- Psychology for Social Care Practice
- Protection of Individuals from Harm
- Understanding and Supporting Behaviour
Career Outcome
Care related services, for example residential schools, day-care facilities for the older adult and resource centres for adults with physical disabilities or learning difficulties.
Entry Profile
- One of the following:
- 2 Highers and 2 Standard Grades or equivalent with relevant Care experience
- Appropriate introductory course such as Higher Care/NQ Social care/NQ Working with Communities
- Experience and/or other qualifications will be considered
Leads To
- SVQ Care Level 3/4 in Health and Social Care (while working)
- HND Supporting and Managing Learning Needs
- Degrees/Diploma in Social Work/Community Education/Social Science at university
Study Opportunities
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Stenton Campus | from September 5, 2007 to June 10, 2008 . Part Time Day |
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Stenton Campus | from September 4, 2007 to June 20, 2008 . Part Time Day |
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Stenton Campus | from August 29, 2007 to June 20, 2008 . Full Time |
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St Brycedale Campus | from August 29, 2007 to June 20, 2008 . Full Time |
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St Brycedale Campus | from August 29, 2007 to June 20, 2008 . Part Time Day |
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Stenton Campus | from August 27, 2008 to June 19, 2009 . Full Time |
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St Brycedale Campus | from August 27, 2008 to June 19, 2009 . Full Time |
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Stenton Campus | from August 29, 2007 to June 20, 2008 . Part Time Day |
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Stenton Campus | from September 2, 2008 to June 16, 2009 . Part Time Day |
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Stenton Campus | from September 3, 2008 to June 17, 2009 . Part Time Day |
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Stenton Campus | from August 27, 2008 to June 19, 2009 . Part Time Day |
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St Brycedale Campus | from August 27, 2008 to June 19, 2009 . Part Time Day |
Qualifications Awarded
| HNC |
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