Health & Social Care
Overview
What will I learn?
This course is designed to provide an engaging, focused learning experience that will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to progress onto our Higher Health and Social Care programme starting in August 2026 in a short time frame.
You'll learn about:
- Care: Human Development & Behaviour
- Care: Social Influences
- Care: Values & Principles
- Communication
- Numeracy
- Introduction to a Career to Social Work
- Introduction to Basic First Aid
What qualifications do I need?
Three National 4 Qualifications, English at C or above would be desirable.
Successfully completed the Transitions 2 Health and Social Care (SCQF 4)
What can I do after?
Successful completion of course may enable progression to Higher Social or Health Care course – SCQF Level 6.
Employment opportunities within local Care Services
SCQF 5
Programme Information
Start Date: w/b 19 January 2026
Duration: 18 weeks/3 days per week
Time: 9am-4pm
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