HNC Additional Support Needs: Supporting the Individual
This course is intended to provide a progression route for students who wish to continue higher level study in the area of Additional Support Needs (ASN). You will undertake a placement for two days per week between September and June to give you practical experience in working in this sector.
What You Study
- ASN: Principles of Practice
- ASN: Theoretical Approaches to Learning
- ASN: The Effects on Human Development
- ASN: Workplace Practice
- ASN: Graded Unit 1
- Other Options
Duration and Attendance
One Year Full-time or Two Years Part-time/Evening
Entry Requirements
One of the following:
- 2 Highers and 2 Standard Grades
- NC Early Education and Childcare
- NQ Education Support Assistance (Group Award and Communication and Information Technology Intermediate 2)
- SVQ Level 2 Children's Care, Learning and Development
- SVQ Level 3 Children's Care, Learning and Development
- Experience within the Care sector and equivalent alternative qualifications will be considered on an individual basis
AND
- Attendance at group information session
- Students must also be accepted as a PVG scheme member through the College system. Placements cannot be started without this (see Disclosure Scotland for more information about the Protection of Vulnerable Groups)
Further Study
HND Additonal Support Needs: Managing and Supporting the Sevices
Career Opportunities
- Educational Assistant within Special Education
- Support Worker in training/residential environments for people with learning difficulties/disabilities
- Learning Support Assistant
Student Expenses
Applicants should have their funding in place prior to the start of the course. An Individual Learning Account may be used towards funding the course.
This course is currently offered on the date(s) and venue(s) listed below.
| Part Time Day |
|
05 Sep 2011
|
15 Jun 2012
|
Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) |
course full |
| Evening |
1st Year |
07 Sep 2011
|
30 May 2012
|
Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) |
course closed |
| Evening |
2nd Year |
07 Sep 2011
|
30 May 2012
|
Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) |
course closed |
| Full Time |
|
03 Sep 2012
|
14 Jun 2013
|
Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) |
apply online
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| Part Time Day |
|
03 Sep 2012
|
14 Jun 2013
|
Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) |
apply online
|
| Evening |
1st Year |
05 Sep 2012
|
29 May 2013
|
Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) |
apply online
|
| Evening |
2nd Year |
05 Sep 2012
|
29 May 2013
|
Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) |
apply online
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While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of course information, this is
subject to change, as part of our continuous improvement process.