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St Machar Academy is extremely fortunate to partner with Bon Accord Care to offer Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services and Healthcare. Bon Accord Care provide adult social care services to thousands of adults across Aberdeen and help give St Machar pupils an insight into working in the industry, and the skills that will give you a headstart!
Foundation Apprenticeship Social Services and Healthcare
Foundation Apprenticeship Social Services and Healthcare
Course Overview
Course Overview
Bon Accord Care will teach you the knowledge and theory of Health and Social Care in the classroom and also support you to go on placement 1 day per week to put your new knowledge and skills into practice.
FA Social Services and Healthcare includes:
A National Progression Award (NPA) in Social Services and Healthcare
4 units of an SCQF Level 6 in Social Services and Healthcare
1 day per week work placement
More information
More information
FA SSHC 2021-2022.pptxAssessment Methods
Assessment Methods
You will be assessed using a variety of methods for the classroom element of the course (NPA). All assessments are internal and there is no final exam.
You will also be assessed on placement to ensure you have met the requirements of practical element of the course
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
S4 Entry
This course is for S5/S6 Pupils Only.
S5 or S6 Entry
Pupils should have achieved a minimum of 3 National 5 passes, preferably including English (or another written based subject)
Recommended Next Steps
Recommended Next Steps
This course will provide you with a range of options including:
Progression to a related college or university course*
*Completing this course can count as 1 or 2 Highers depending on the university you are applying to or can give you direct entry into some related college courses.
Related Careers
Related Careers
If you are interested in any of the careers listed below, you should consider taking the FA Social Services and Healthcare course as it will prepare you with skills and knowledge that will be extremely useful.
Nursing, GP, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapy, Midwife, Social Work, Mental Health Nurse, Surgeon, Paramedic, Pharmacy Services, Speech and Language Therapy, Paediatrics, Medicine, Psychology and Healthcare Support Worker
What the pupils have to say about the course?
What the pupils have to say about the course?
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