Course duration
This course is run over a 6 week period and requires approx 60 hours of study time.
Why take this course?
Looking to enter the Care sector? Then this course is for you!
It is an ideal introduction into a Care career and all that it offers.
You should enjoy working with people, be compassionate, have a sense of fun and want to help others live their lives to the full.
You will be able to work through the learning materials at your own pace, supplementing your learning through videos and links to further information.
On completion there will be a discussion to talk about your career or future training aspirations.
What you will experience
The course will cover the following:
Introduction
What is Adult Social Care? The rewards of working in the sector and the opportunities for progression.
Use of Self
Introduction to value-based care, the importance of good communication and working as part of a team.
Best Practice
Duty of care, SSSC, Care Standards, safeguarding and boundaries, infection control, digital enabled care.
Reflective Practice
Defining reflective practice and its importance, model for reflection, and learning from effective reflection.
Next Steps
Exploring progress and career opportunities, Scottish qualification structure, employers’ views, service users’ views, employment, and further study opportunities.
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before applying for this course.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course however students are expected to have a keen interest and passion for the Social Care sector.
What you will need
As this course is provided online, students will require access to IT equipment and internet access to allow them to complete the course.
Method of study
A college tutor will be available to provide support and encouragement to ensure participant engagement with all the topics, and to monitor progress.
Opportunities
Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.
Education at NESCol
On successful completion of this course you may wish to: enter the care industry; begin a Modern Apprenticeship programme once employed or enrol onto a full time course in Social Care (3 days a week)
Student Stories
Katie McCafferty & Mandy Mackintosh
Care
HNC Childhood Practice
“Starting College as a mature student was quite daunting at first but I can honestly say I’ve never looked back. ” – Katie McCafferty
“It was a lot of hard work but it genuinely just felt like it was where I was meant to be.” – Mandy Mackintosh
Read more about Katie & Mandy's story
Callum Gerrie
Care
HNC Social Services
“My time at NESCol was a hugely positive experience – both in terms of my qualification and the knowledge, understanding and perspective I gained and the social connections I have made.”
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Haley Robertson
Care
HNC Social Services
“I want to let people know if they are a bit scared or worried about going to college, there’s so much help and support available. It’s a really nice place to study. It will be so worthwhile – I’m so happy I did it.”
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Samantha Ross
Care
PDA Childhood Practice
“It has definitely been the hardest and most challenging two years of my life but also the most rewarding in so many ways. I’ve even gained a new group of friends in my classmates – we still keep in touch after finishing the course in the summer.”
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Amanda Smith
Care
PDA Childhood Practice
“To advance my career I had the choice of a PDA or to go down the degree route and I knew from the outset that my learning style was better suited to the PDA option.”
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Jennifer Taylor
Care
Social Services Children and Young People, SCQF Level 7
“I started out as the lunch lady at one nursery and now I am the Manager of Peek-a-Boo nursery. I would definitely recommend an apprenticeship – I would do it again.”
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Sarah Jane McKay
Care
HNC Childhood Practice
“I found studying at Fraserburgh campus very enjoyable, the staff motivated me to work hard and there were always plenty of opportunities to expand my learning and knowledge. When I first left school I had no confidence and doubted my abilities, NESCol changed that. “
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Susie Crane
Care
HNC Childhood Practice
“I had the life experience but not the right professional qualifications. To open the door to the big opportunities as an Early Years Practitioner I knew had to gain HNC Childhood Practice and then a degree – that’s when I applied to College.”
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Tiffany Burnett
Care
HNC Social Services
“I’ve really enjoyed everything about the course. I wasn’t really sure what to expect when I first started because it had been a long time since I had been in education, but since coming back to College I’ve really enjoyed learning all of the subjects – even the ones that are more difficult.”
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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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Applications
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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.
Online
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Starts Flexible start date
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Course Code PTNSL-O231A
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Fees £0.00
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