Child, Health and Social Care NC @ SCQF Level 5

• The minimum entry requirements are
  • You need to demonstrate a real interest and motivation towards undertaking this college programme AND
  • 5 National 4 qualifications (or equivalent) 2 of which must be at a B or above: 1 preferably English  OR Satisfactory attainment of an SCQF Level 4 course,   
  • You will also be required to take part in an interview ready to talk about a question you have prepared to discuss. (Details are given below)
  • You need to include your interest, reasons and enthusiasm for wanting to do this programme and any relevant work experience you have had in a written statement on your application.You need to be 16 years or above at the start of the course.
  • You need to have the capacity to attend all college based and online classes, with attendance where offered for work placement, 100% of the time.

• You will have an interview with college staff to determine your suitability for the programme.

• You must demonstrate motivation and enthusiasm to come and undertake this college programme.

Once we have received your application you will be asked to attend an informal information and interview session. This may be virtual either through TEAMS or by phone but remember to tell us all about yourself in your personal statement!

This is a key aspect of the application process. You must confirm your attendance should you be offered an appointment. 

During the information and interview session, we will ensure the entry requirements and your aspirations and career plan are appropriate for the course and the level of course you have applied for. It is therefore important that you prepare well for this.

The question you will be asked to discuss or write about is:

 'Why is it important for you to pursue this programme at college and what do you hope to achieve from it?'

What you study will include:

• care: human development and behaviour/social influences
• care : values and principles
• care: social influences
• child development and health
• maintaining safety in a care setting
• Play in early education and childcare
• families in modern society
• child protection: an introduction
• working with individuals with additional support needs
• mental health issues: an introduction
• Prevention of infection
• Understanding loss and grief
• First Aid: an introduction
• Improving Health and Wellbeing
• Essential Core Skills 

• Employment,  or further study within the Child, Health or Social Care fields.

• If exiting to employment further learning opportunities and qualifications can be gained through SVQ level 2 and SVQ 3 while continuing to work.