NC Health & Social Care (Level 6) Search Results Entry Requirements What you need to qualify for entry... - You should have a minimum of 3 National 5 passes including English OR - Successful completion of NC/NQ Level 5 Care. - If you don’t have any formal qualifications, you are still invited to apply and will be assessed on your personal statement. - You must demonstrate the personal values and qualities that are suited to Care work. - Previous experience in working in Care is desirable but not essential. - Applicants whose first language is not English and have no other formal qualifications should have a minimum of ESOL level 6 (Higher). You need to provide a comprehensive personal statement with your application which MUST include the following: - Why you wish to study health and social care. - What type of care work you would like to work in. - What you believe the biggest challenges will be for you coming to Glasgow Kelvin College to study and how you think you will cope with this. - What skills and attributes you believe you have that would make you the right person to work in the care sector. - Why you think communication is a vital part of care work. Please note that if you are successful, you will be required to complete an application to join the PVG scheme. Description A National Certificated course which provides a broad-based study of theoretical and practical topics related to health and social care. Providing you with the skills and knowledge for a future career working in the care sector or progression onto a higher-level course. As part of the NC you will look at who needs care, where that is provided and your responsibilities as a care worker in many different care settings. **Please Note: When completing your personal statement please follow the guidelines closely. Course Content Course units include: - Care: Values and Principles - Care: Human Development and Behaviour - Care: Social Influences - Understanding Mental Health and Mental Illness - Caring for People with Dementia - Health, Safety and Protection Issues - The Human Body - First Aid - HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Infections - Understanding the Needs of the Older Person - Working in Health and Social Care Settings - Core skills: Communication and Numeracy - Working with Others In addition, there is also the opportunity to gain valuable placement experience in a care setting Duration Full Time 1 Academic Year August - June Progression Successful completion of this course may allow progression to HNC Care and Administrative Practice OR HNC Social Services (Care) OR into employment as a Basic grade Support Worker in the Care Sector.