Health & Social Care Essentials (SVQ Level 3) SCQF Level 6

What is special about this course?

This course will allow you to engage in a range of activities designed to develop a broad base of skills in the health and social care industry. 

The programme has been designed to allow flexible learning to support a work/life balance of students and recognise wider achievement. 
  
Special features:

  • You will learn underpinning knowledge required to work in a variety of care settings.
  • You will be able to apply knowledge to care scenarios through case studies.
  • You will have the opportunity to undertake a SVQ Level 3 qualification in a care setting that will enable registration with the SSSC.

SVQ Level 3 Assessed in the workplace.

Entry requirements

  • You should be employed or volunteering in a role where you are carrying out relevant tasks and responsibilities which will allow you to gather the required evidence to achieve the SVQ Level 3 qualification.
  • You should already have a valid PVG Scheme membership through your workplace/placement before commencing this course.

PVG Scheme membership is required for specific optional modules/units, where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups. Students on courses up to and including HND level have the cost of their application paid for. For further information visit this webpage. 

Course content includes:

  • Care: Values and Principles
  • Health, Safety & Protection Issues in a Care setting
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Communication
  • Numeracy
  • Caring for People with Dementia
  • SVQ Level 3 Social Services & Healthcare

How will I study my course?

  • Full Time
  • Work based

You will study through a combination of face-to-face classes on campus, remote learning, and work-based activity. 

You will undertake the SVQ element of your qualification as an employee/volunteer in your workplace environment. You will be assessed by observation, undertaking day to day tasks for which you are responsible and produce a portfolio.

We offer a blended and flexible learning approach to suit the needs of services and candidates.

How long will my course last?

1 Year

Where can I study my course?

    • UHI Moray

Start date

September

Fees

The good news is that depending on your personal circumstances there are a wide range of bursaries, grants and allowances available to fund your college studies.

Funding

Our Student Finance Advisers can advise you on all aspects of student funding. The support available depends upon your personal circumstances.

Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.

Additional costs

Normally, if you are studying full time for the first time and are Ordinarily Resident in Scotland your course fees will be covered through the information you provide on your course application.  

If you are studying part time and are on low income or in receipt of certain benefits your course fees may be covered by a fee waiver. 

If you are not Ordinarily Resident in Scotland, you may need to pay course fees.  

Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information. 

What can I do on completion of my course?

On successful completion of this course you may wish to progress on to further study including:

  • HNC in Healthcare Practice
  • HNC in Social Services

Alternatively, you may wish to continue a career in the Health and Social Care sector. Moray has a wide range of employers offering a variety of roles at all levels including:

  • care homes
  • clinical settings
  • service users’ own homes
  • day services

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