Social Care (HNC)

This course is designed to enable students to acquire and apply in the workplace an understanding of the structure and context of social care provision and the influence of organisational factors upon service delivery.

Entry requirements

• NC Health and Social Care, SGA Intermediate 2 Care,  or other relevant SGA programmes.
• Two Highers or equivalent, one of which must be English, and an interview.
• Mature students may be admitted without formal qualifications
• Candidates must have at least 120 hours of social care practice experience.
• PVG Disclosure is essential as work experience opportunities are part of the course.  Anniesland College will pay for this.

Duration

1 Year Full time August to June

Course content

• Graded Unit
• Promote Effective Communication for and about Individuals (SVQ)
• Promote Monitor and Maintain Health, Safety and Security in the Working Environment (SVQ)
• Protection of Individuals from Possible Harm and Abuse
• Psychology for Social Care Practice
• Reflect on and Develop your Practice (SVQ)
• Social Care Theory for Practice
• Social Policy and its Application to Social Services Provision
• Sociology for Social Care Practice
• Understanding and Supporting Behaviour

Options

Units include:

• Stress Management
• Supporting Spiritual Wellbeing
• Understanding and Supporting Behaviour
• Understanding Dementia
• Understanding Loss and the Process of Grief
• Working in Partnership with People who have a learning disability
• Youth and Community Justice

Further Study

Previous students have progressed to a variety of universities for a Degree in Social Work including: Glasgow Caledonian University, University of the West of Scotland and Glasgow School of Social Work. Possible other routes into Social Science Degrees and Occupational Therapy qualifications exist.

Careers

This qualification is necessary for candidates wishing to work in all areas of Social care and to meet the registration requirements of the Scottish Social Services Council.

Contact

Jocelyn Gray T: 0141 357 6078
E: chc@anniesland.ac.uk 
Tutor: Vanessa Leitch E: vanessa.leitch@anniesland.ac.uk