International Prospectus - Edinburgh's Telford College

Foundation Course
in Social Care A F
What will I study?
This course is a mixture of college based learning and work
experience, giving you a solid understanding of social care skills as
well as practical experience. It is an ideal introduction to the skills
needed to work in a variety of social care settings, for example
equal opportunities, introduction to counselling, investigating skills
for care, numeracy and communication.
How will I be assessed?
Your work will be continuously assessed through written
assignments, case studies, reflective diaries and essays. You will not
be asked to undertake examinations.
Will there be work experience?
The work placement, which is an essential part of this course, is
negotiated and supported by your tutor and will be normally 2 days
per week from November to April/May.
What are the entry requirements?
IELTS level 5.5 or equivalent.
Can I go on to further study?
(Telford, other colleges and university):
You can progress to the HNC in Social Care, HNC Counselling or
Social Sciences. If you have successfully completed the Foundation
Course in Social Care you will be granted an interview for the HNC
Social Care.
Where can this course lead me when I finish studying?
Successful completion of this course will enable you to progress to
employment in the social care sector. Once in employment you
may be given the opportunity by your employer of undertaking
SVQ II whilst working. You can then progress on to SVQ III and SVQ
IV Manager Award. (SVQ – Scottish Vocational Qualification).
AN IDEAL INTRODUCTION TO THE SKILLS NEEDED TO
WORK IN A VARIETY OF SOCIAL CARE SETTINGS, FOR
EXAMPLE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES, INTRODUCTION TO
COUNSELLING , INVESTIGATING SKILLS FOR CARE,
NUMERACY AND COMMUNICATION.
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