FA Health & Social Care (L6)

People are at the heart of healthcare and social services. If you have a passion for improving lives and helping others, a career in this rewarding field could be for you.

A Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services and Healthcare helps you prepare for a wide range of different care roles.

A Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services and Healthcare helps you prepare for a wide range of different care roles, such as:

  • Adult or Children's nurse

  • Care assistant

  • Care home manager

  • Residential Support Worker

  • Social Worker

Qualifications you gain

A Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services & Health care at SCQF Level 6, which includes:

  • National Progression Award (NPA)

  • Work Placement Unit

  • SQA Group Certification

Entry requirements

Pupils must be on track to achieve a National 5 in English, and will also be asked to attend an in-school interview as part of the course choice process.