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PREPARATION FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

  • Start date:   August 2021
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 4

PREPARATION FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

Please be aware this course is now full. You may still apply and if a space becomes available we will contact you. Alternatively, you can explore other courses on our website or email enquiries@west-lothian.ac.uk if you wish to speak to a member of staff.

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This course provides a grounding for those wanting to work in the health and social care professions. It gives various options for progression, and involves classroom study and work experience.

Read about Edward Currier's West Lothian College experience here

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    What the course includes

    The course includes:

    • Health and safety
    • Sociology
    • Psychology
    • Values and principles in care
    • Mental health award 

    You will get the chance to learn about various health and social care settings.

Why choose this course

You will develop employability skills through experience in the workplace.

Entry requirements

  • No formal qualifications
  • Applicants must be eligible for PVG scheme membership.

If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.

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    Where it leads

    Education: SCQF level 5 courses in health and social care or other level 5 courses at West Lothian College.

    Employment: in health and social care settings as a support worker.

Interview arrangements

An information session which includes:

  • Individual discussion
  • Group discussion

You should plan to be in college for around two hours. Please bring evidence of qualifications already gained and a pre-prepared personal statement (maximum of 200 words) which includes your:

  • Qualifications
  • Work experience/volunteering experience/life experience
  • Personal qualities and interests
  • Reasons for applying for the course

Fees, Finance & Funding

There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds. Click here to find out more

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Take that next step in your career and apply for this course today. If the course is not yet open for applications, register your interest or feel free to ask any questions by clicking make an enquiry.

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