Entry requirements
Previous knowledge or experience would be of benefit but is not essential.
Why take this course?
Whatever your role, if you are working with people who are ill, older or disabled, then you will also be working with the people who support them — whether that is a family member, friend or neighbour. They in turn need support in order to carry out their responsibilities effectively. Comprised of two study units, this course aims to clarify how carers can be identified and describe what being a carer entails. It will also help learners to understand the impact caring for others can have and enable them to deliver more targeted support when necessary.
What you will experience
The online materials include quizzes, activities and checklists to help reinforce learning as students work through each topic. In addition, learners will be asked to take an online assessment to check their knowledge on completion of the course. On completion of this course learners will be able to: Identify carers; Define what it is to be a carer; Describe some facts about carers; Recognise the impact of caring and help to identify and signpost to support; Recognise carers’ rights and what they mean for good practice; liver more targeted support to carers.
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before applying for this course.
What you will need
Students must have access to a computer with a broadband internet connection.
Method of study
This course will require you to manage your workload independently, with a basic level of tutor support.
Student Stories
Bobbie Knowles
Care
HNC Social Services
“NEScol is an enriching learning environment where staff go above and beyond to ensure you experience great learning and understanding and also support YOU as an individual, encouraging you work to your full potential and achieve great things.”
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Phiwa Simelane
Care
Healthcare
“NESCol was a stepping–stone for me. It was calm, the course was paced evenly and the support I got was phenomenal. There was always help available. It prepared us for progressing into 2nd year in RGU.”
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Duncan Pirie
Care
HNC Social Sciences
“The lecturers are really helpful and understanding, and all of the people in my class get on really well.”
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Courtney Gall
Care
HNC Childhood Practice
“NESCol is the place that restored my faith in the education system and I was very fortunate to form great relationships, making friends for life and learning from lecturers that could see my passion and believed in me!”
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Anna Hutchison
Care
HNC Social Services
“I enjoyed being a student at NESCol because, for the first time in my life, I had people that believed in me and I am now one step closer to my dream career that I never thought would happen.”
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Applications
Please Note: Distance learning courses have flexible start dates and applications will be considered at all points of the year.
For non-Scottish residents – the College will confirm fees payable for your chosen course on booking and these may differ from the advertised fee
Please note that this service will only accept credit or debit card payment for the full course fee.
If you are eligible for Remission of Fees then you must complete this booking form and supply the relevant fee waiver documents to one of our Campuses or Centres. Some courses are not eligible for fee waiver applications. For further information please contact our Student Advice Centre.
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Starts 01 Aug 2020
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Duration 5 hours over 1 month
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Course Code YBNRW-O201A
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Fees £30
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Qualification Portion Online Certification
Completed forms should be signed and returned to us at the following freepost address:
The Student Information & Admissions Manager
North East Scotland College
FREEPOST RTJJ-TXBA-AEZS
Aberdeen City Campus
Gallowgate
Aberdeen
Scotland
UK AB25 1BN
Distance Learning Application Form
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