HNC Social Services

Course Content

This course provides you with the skills, knowledge and experience to start a career within the Social Care sector or progress to various university degree programmes.

 

Subjects include: Child and Adult Protection, Psychology and Sociology, Legislative Frameworks, Trauma Informed Practice and more.

 

A work placement is required; therefore, there is a need to have a good level of physical and emotional well-being.

 

Please note: some units may contain content that could be triggering, if in doubt please contact heretohelp@dundeeandangus.ac.uk and they will direct you to the course leader.

Entry Requirements

Two Highers in academic subjects (or equivalent) (including English) at grade C or above. Or successful completion of Advanced Certificate in Health, Social Care and Nursing at SCQF level 6. Experience of working in a care setting (paid or voluntary) is advantageous.

 

Selection will be based on qualifications, a satisfactory personal statement, written exercise and a reference.

 

As a placement is involved, you will require a PVG check. It is also expected that you will have good health, wellbeing, and resilience to cope with the demands of care provision. 

 

Applications will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Method of Assessment

A portfolio with a range of assignment methods including projects, reports, essay writing and observation in the workplace.

Future Prospects

Degree-level study in Mental Health Nursing, Psychology and Counselling, Social Work (extra numeracy qualifications may be required) or employment as a practitioner in a social care setting.

This nationally recognised qualification enables registration with the Scottish Social Services Council SSSC.