Social Services HNC (SCQF level 7)

Glasgow College of Nautical Studies

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    Course

  • Location

    Glasgow (Scotland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The main aim of the HNC is to provide an integrated course of values, skills and knowledge to equip candidates to work effectively in a range of care settings.The specific aims will enable you to:

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Glasgow (Glasgow City)
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21 Thistle Street, G5 9XB

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Course programme

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the values which underpin work in social care settings.

  • Understand how the National Care Standards and SSSC Codes of Practice should inform their practice.

  • Integrate values, skills and knowledge effectively in a variety of social care settings.

  • Develop skills appropriate for working with a range of service users in social care setting.

  • Prepare you for employment in a care setting, or to develop the skills of the existing social care workers.

  • Critically evaluate your practice and to be reflective practitioners.

  • Develop a working knowledge of current legislation, policy, procedures and practice methods.

  • Engage in continuing professional development.

  • To facilitate progression (for those who wish) to higher education.

  • It is also to provide an award which is flexible enough to meet the needs of employers, hence the inclusion of National Occupational Standards (3 mandatory SVQ Units).



  • Two Higher Grades at C or above preferably including English; OR

  • An appropriate group of SQA units and/or an appropriate group of SQA units at level 6.

  • Applicants without these qualifications who have relevant experience may also be considered.

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Social Services HNC (SCQF level 7)

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