Care Higher

by Lesley — last modified 2011-08-01 15:15

COURSE INFORMATION:

Place of Study: Shetland College UHI, Lerwick and selected Learning Centres. Contact your local Learning Centre for details

Mode of Study: Part time

Length of course: Part time: 1 year (9.15am – 3.00pm) plus 4 hours study a week (Part-time: Day release)

Start Date: September 2011

Entry Requirements: No formal entry requirements. An induction day will be held to assess if individuals are able to work at the required level.

COURSE SUMMARY:

This Higher can be completed through attendance at Shetland College UHI one day per week and consists of 3 units: Values and Principles in Care; Psychology for Care; and Sociology for Care.

COURSE CONTENT:

Values and Principles in Care - This unit examines the role care relationships, current legislation and values and principles have in promoting positive outcomes that underpin social care practice.

Psychology for Care - This unit examines human development and behavior through learning about the key psychological approaches and applying these to social care practice.

Sociology for Care - This unit provides an understanding of wider social influences that can impact on individuals receiving care services. It involves learning about the key sociological perspectives and the influence Sociology has had on the development of values and principles within social care practice.

HOW WILL I STUDY?

Individual tutor support. Units are achieved through Internet-supported lectures, group work, student presentations, internal assessments and an extenal exam.

GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE:

Gain an understanding of the psychological and sociological theories that underpin care practice
Gain an understanding of principles behind care planning
Offers the opportunity to gain underpinning knowledge for SVQ Care
Good preparation for first year of university
Meet new people and develop confidence

STUDENT QUOTE:

"The Care Higher course has given me the opportunity to meet a wide range of people and to learn a new subject which will help me to hopefully go into a career in care. The course content so far has been very interesting and well delivered." Charmian Johnson.

STAFF QUOTE:

"The Care Higher offers students the opportunity to study a wide range of methods, concepts, terminology and progression within social care practice" Lorraine Watson, Lecturer.

PROGRESSION:

Academic: Can be used to underpin SVQ in Care, progress to professional training.

Employment/Career: Job in Social care.

Former students have: Gone on to full-time employment in Residential Care and Home Care positions or further study.