Social Services - Children and Young People (Modern Apprenticeship) Modern Apprenticeship

Calendar iconStudy mode: You study most days of the week and complete all course units /modules in the standard time.

Mortar board iconCourse type: Modern Apprenticeship

Pen iconStart in: Variable

Computer and book iconLearning mode: You are learning and being assessed in your place of employment.

Clock iconDuration: Work based: 18 months

Book and tick iconHow: You are supported, monitored and assessed in a workplace.

What is special about this course?

Registration and certification of the qualification is through the awarding body SSSC. The care sector programmes are delivered in partnership with the student, employer and training provider. They comprise of a SVQ qualification and Core Skills.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be working in a care setting, with a minimum of 6 months' experience.

Candidates develop a portfolio of evidence which enables them to match their skills and knowledge to nationally agreed standards for care.

Examples of units:

  • Promote, monitor and maintain health and safety.
  • Reflect and develop your practice.
  • Promote effective communication.
  • Promote health, safety and security in a work setting.
  • Develop practice through reflection and learning.
  • Promote the safeguarding of individuals.

How will I study my course?

  • Full Time
  • Work based

How long will my course last?

18 Months

Start date

Rolling entry

Fees

For the latest information on fees please see our fees policy.

What can I do on completion of my course?

Employers and applicants, please email for more information modern.apps.ic@uhi.ac.uk

We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Inverness. UHI Inverness operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.