FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP SOCIAL SERVICES AND HEALTHCARE 1 YEAR

Intro to the course:

This course is delivered day release from school over 1 year. Placement in a Health and Social Care setting. Applications must be endorsed by the pupil support contact.

Who is the course for?

S5-6

What will I study?

Social Services in Scotland

Communication in Care Relationships

Human Development and Social Influences

Safeguarding People

Safe Practice and Wellbeing in Social Services

Support effective communication

Support the health and safety of yourself and individuals

Develop your own knowledge and practice

Support the safeguarding of individuals

Next step course options

Completion of this award is equivalent to a Higher and accepted by most Universities.

• NC Health and Social Care 
• HNC Health Care Practice (1 other additional Higher required)
• HNC Social Services  (1 other additional Higher required)

How will I be assessed?

Open and closed book assessments, Presentations,  and direct observations in placement

Why should I choose this course?

Once award is achieved, candidates can apply for HNC or a Modern Apprenticeship in a health and social care setting

Where can this course lead?

Modern Apprenticeship in a local authority  Health and Social care setting

What are the entry requirements?

Working at Higher Level.  3 NAT 5 qualifications including English. 

What are the interview arrangements?

Pupil support will supply reference

Fees, finance and funding:

Fees and finances for part time:

Find out more about Individual Training Accounts (ITA): https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/learn-and-train/sds-individual-training-accounts-ita

Find out more about Part-Time Fee Grants (PFGs): https://www.saas.gov.uk/part-time

Other information:

This course will be delivered in South Lanarkshire College