PREPARING TO WORK IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE LEVEL 4

Intro to the course:

This course provides a strong foundation for working effectively in a care practice setting. You’ll explore why people access care services and develop the skills needed to support the health and wellbeing of others. In addition, the course offers opportunities for personal growth—helping you build confidence, self-reliance, and interpersonal skills through a variety of practical projects.

Who is the course for?

This course is designed to help you grow both personally and professionally.
You’ll build confidence, resilience, and self-care strategies, while developing key employability skills that employers value.

Throughout the course, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with a range of professionals and guest speakers from diverse organisations across the Lothians and Scotland. These sessions will broaden your understanding of the services available and support you in planning your future career.

Learning is delivered through a variety of engaging activities, including practical, hands-on experiences and collaborative work with others ensuring you gain real-world skills in a supportive environment.

What will I study?

• Social Influences  
• Human Development and Behaviour  
• Improving Health and Wellbeing 
• Working in non-clinical roles / Physiology of the cardiovascular system 

Plus much more to give you an insight into the Health & Social Care Sector

Next step course options

NC 5 Stepping in to Health & Social Care

How will I be assessed?

different forms of assessment that range from Group work, Digital Assessments, Presentations and more. 

Why should I choose this course?

This course will give an entry level insight into the Health & Social Care Sector and open doors to further progress your career. 

Where can this course lead?

• NC5 Stepping into Health & Social Care
• Employment In health and social care settings as a support worker. 

What are the entry requirements?

• A genuine interest in working with people
• Any relevant qualifications or experience, such as voluntary work

What are the interview arrangements?

Entry will be subject to interview and entry level test. 

Fees, finance and funding

Fees for full time is £1008

This course is eligible for Bursary.

Please note, fees are subject to change, please double-check this when enrolling in your course

If you are unsuccessful in your Bursary application, you may be liable for the full cost of course

For more information please visit the finance pages - Fees, finance and funding options.

Other information:

For more information on this course and to speak to a member of our team email admissions@slc.ac.uk