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PREPARING TO WORK IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SCQF LEVEL 4

  • Start date:   August 2023
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 4
  • Course Type:   Full-time

PREPARING TO WORK IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SCQF LEVEL 4

Please be aware this course is now full. Alternatively, you can explore other courses on our website or email choosecollege@west-lothian.ac.uk if you wish to speak to a member of staff.

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 opportunities to engage with health and social care employers through volunteering/work experience.  

Read about Edward Currier's West Lothian College experience here

  • What the course includes

    The course includes: 

    • Health and safety 
    • Social Influences 
    • Human Development and Behaviour 
    • Values and principles in care 
    • Mental Health Award 
    • Personal Development Units 

    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
  • You must be eligible to join the PVG scheme and must not be barred or under consideration for listing (criminal record check).  
  • It is essential you are able to support others

Please note this course is to prepare you for a career in health and social care.

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

 

  • 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: 

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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