Introduction to Care SCQF Level 5
What is special about this course?
This course is designed for people who are interested in care work with adults and children and provides students with introductory skills and knowledge relevant to work in care environments. This course is designed to introduce training for a career in the Health and Social Care sector
Entry requirements
The College encourages open access to all its courses.
Applications are particularly welcome from people who have some experience of caring for others but this is not essential.
A genuine interest in caring for others, a willingness to learn and a positive attitude could be regarded as an entry qualification.
School leavers should have a minimum of 3 Standard grades at Level 3 or above, or 3 passes at National 4 Level
Introductory skills and knowledge relevant to work in care environments.
How will I study my course?
- Part Time
Combination of online and face to face.
How long will my course last?
6 MonthsWhere can I study my course?
- UHI Outer Hebrides (Stornoway Campus)
Please note, UHI Outer Hebrides will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.
Start date
January
Fees
Please contact leadmissions@uhi.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding.
Is there more information available online?
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Apply for Introduction to Care SCQF Level 5
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Outer Hebrides. Please note, UHI Outer Hebrides will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study. UHI Outer Hebrides operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.