HNC Social Care
- SubjectSocial Care
- QualificationHigher National Certificate
- CodeHNCSCARN-F121A
- Study methods
Full-time
Start term: August 2012
Duration: 1 year 
Course contactAdministrator
0141 272 0647
Course Description
The full-time course is for those interested in a career in social care who may wish to undertake a formal qualification and involves both practical and theoretical work.
Students will undertake a two week block placement and work experience during the course. In the first block you will work in a social care organisation one day per week and undertake a block, two week placement. In block two, from January until the end of the course, you will spend three days per week on placement.
SCQF Level
7
Subjects Include
Core subjects: Social care theory for practice; Social policy and its application to social services; Psychology for social care practice; Sociology for social care practice and a Graded Unit.
SVQ units: Promote effective communication for and about Individuals; Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the working environment; Reflect and develop your practice.
Optional Subjects: You can select two from the following: Working in partnership with people who have a learning disability; Stress management; Youth and community justice; Understanding loss and the process of grief; Spiritual wellbeing; Supervision; Understanding Dementia; and Mental health issues in a care setting.
Other subjects will become available.
Why Cardonald?
The HNC Social Care has an excellent reputation with both employers and universities across the West of Scotland. Our students have a high level of success in progressing on to Honours Degree programmes in Social Work, as well as finding work in the care sector.
Entry Requirements
- 3 Highers one of which should be English, History or Modern Studies
- Alternatively an SVQ in Health and Social Care or Health Care
- 2 Suitable references are required
- Applicants without formal qualifications may be considered if they have relevant work/care experience
- A written test will be provided in this instance
- A personal statement will be required as part of the selection process.
Progression Routes
- Possible advanced entry to BA Social Work at Glasgow Caledonian University.
- 1st year entry to Social Work at University of Dundee, University of Stirling and University of Strathclyde.
- PDA Advanced Certificate in Care Services Management.
- SVQs in Care
- Employment within care.