HNC Social Services (Distance Learning) - January Start
Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education

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Qualification

HNC - Higher National Certificate

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Location

Alloa Campus

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Study mode

Part Time

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Start date

AUG-25

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Duration

1 Year

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Qualification

HNC - Higher National Certificate

Location

Alloa Campus

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Part Time

Start date

AUG-25

Duration

1 Year

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This is a new January 2025 start HNC Social Services course, this one year course will complete on January 2026. Please note candidates must be employed in a social care environment to undertake this course.This advanced level course is a blend of practical and theoretical learning which provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge required for a career in social care. Learners will also engage in a social care placement, where they will undertake three SVQ social services and ...Read more

This is a new January 2025 start HNC Social Services course, this one year course will complete on January 2026.
Please note candidates must be employed in a social care environment to undertake this course.

This advanced level course is a blend of practical and theoretical learning which provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge required for a career in social care. Learners will also engage in a social care placement, where they will undertake three SVQ social services and healthcare units. Successful completion of this course provides the necessary qualifications for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

Career Paths

  • Social care officer/worker
  • Day care officer
  • Foster carer community
  • Care officer social work assistant.

Tuition fees

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Scotland

Students from Scotland

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£8,000 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£8,000 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

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Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education
Devon Road Alloa Scotland FK10 1PX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Alloa  0.2 miles away

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