Pathways to Care Professions - January Start

What will I learn?

This course is designed for applicants who would like a taster of the care and wellbeing departments within the college and as such will have input from Childhood Practice, Health and Social Care and Beauty Therapy.  Students who successfully complete this course will have the entry requirements for a Level 5 course in these subject areas in August 2027.

The aim of the course is to work with students aspiring to attend college and to support them in successfully progressing to a Level 5 course, offering an opportunity for learners to further develop their skills and confidence to facilitate progression.

Your classes will consist of the following:

• Introduction to Childhood Practice
• Introduction to Health & Social Care
• Introduction to Holistic and Complementary Therapies
• Meta Skills Development
• Digital Skills for College and Your Future Career

What qualifications do I need?

Applicants should be able to demonstrate that they are capable of working at Level 4 and show a commitment to completing a full-time college course.

What can I do after?

After successfully completing this course, you could apply for courses such as:

• Entry to Childhood Practice
• Transitions to Beauty Level 4
• NC Beauty with Aesthetics Level 5
• Transitions 2 Care

SCQF 4/5

Programme Information

Start: w/b 18th January 2027

End: w/e 28th May 2027

Duration: 16 weeks

Time: 9am-4pm two days per week/9am-12 noon online one day per week