Health and Social Care Supervision (SCQF level 7) PDA
Course code: 96L5
Study mode: You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time.
Course type: PDA
International: Not eligible for international students
Study at: North, West and Hebrides; Orkney; Perth; Shetland
Start in: January; September
Learning mode: You access classes and/or materials digitally.
Duration: Part time: 4 months
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable., You complete course tasks independently. These may be set by your lecturer or chosen by you.
What is special about this course?
**Course reapproval: This course is currently undergoing periodic review and reapproval as part of the University's quality assurance processes. Further information is provided below.
The PDA Health and Social Care Supervision is designed for those working in the care sector in supervisory roles. It is approved to meet the registration requirements of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and also provides continuing professional development (CPD) for first line managers who provide supervision, support and guidance.
**Course reapproval: This course is currently undergoing periodic review and reapproval as part of the University's quality assurance processes. The information published on this page reflects the University's current plans for delivery, however some aspects of the course may change before students enrol.
Potential areas of change may include module content, assessment methods, course structure, and optional module availability. Any changes will be designed to ensure that the course remains current, relevant, and aligned with academic and professional standards.
We will update this page as further information becomes available and will communicate any material changes to applicants at the earliest opportunity.
Special features
- Flexible study mode, enabling you to fit your studies around other commitments
- The course is designed to enable supervisors to support health and social care staff to deliver high quality care and to access and manage risks to individual wellbeing.
- At SCQF level 7, this course meets the requirements for SSSC registration
- Care qualification at SCQF level 5 or above plus relevant experience or
- SVQ Health and Social Care at level 3 and
- Employment in a care situation in a supervisory position
Access routes
- SVQ 3 Health & Social Care
- HNC Social Care
- Health and social care: supervise people
- Health and social care: supervise the protection of people
How will I study my course?
- Part-time (unstructured)
- You will study through supported online learning using the university's virtual learning environment (VLE)
- Open learning packs complemented with optional class, video conference or telephone tutorials
How long will my course last?
- Part time: 4 months
- North, West and Hebrides
- Orkney
- Perth
- Shetland
Start date
- September
- January
Fees
For finance/funding information – please refer to UHI Orkney Finance.
For course fees – please email ocrevenue@uhi.ac.uk
Funding
UHI has a number of scholarships, bursaries, awards, and discretionary fund opportunities available to new and current students. Please use the A-Z of funds or use the filter to see which ones may be relevant to you. All students are welcome to apply.
Further information on funding your studies is also available, please see the attached link or contact the relevant UHI partner.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On completion of this PDA you may be able to enhance your career prospects or seek employment in a health/care environment.
Can I progress into further study?
Some students may elect to progress to the UHI CPD Award Leading and Managing Care Services if they seek promotion to become a care service manager.
This course cannot be studied by international students either on-campus requiring a Student Route Visa or online from outside the UK - please see eligible courses for international applicants
You can apply if you are an international student who does not require a Student Route Visa, for example if you already have legal residency in the UK
Apply for Health and Social Care Supervision (SCQF level 7) PDA
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