HNC Working with Communities
This course is ideal if you have experience of working in a Community Learning setting and wish to further develop your career.
This qualification will supplement your experience and can help you progress through work and/or study in the broad field of Community Learning and Development. An essential element of the programme involves a practical work placement experience in a real work setting.
This programme is endorsed by the Standards Council.
What You Study
- Community Learning and Development
- Principles and Practice
- Preparing to Work with Community Groups
- Learning Approaches
- Social Science Approaches
- Accountability for and Management of Resources
- Working with Young People
- Adult Learning
- Workplace Practice
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 at Grade 1 or 2
- Successful completion of a relevant NC course such as NC Working with Communities
- Appropriate experience in a Community setting together with other qualifications can be considered by the curriculum head at an individual interview.
AND
- Evidence is required to study at SCQF level 7.
- Acceptable membership of the Government's PVG scheme is essential.
Further Study
- BA in Community Education, University of Dundee
- 2nd year entry into universities throughout the UK
- Open University
Career Opportunities
- Community Worker
- Youth Worker
- Adult Education Worker
- Residential Childcare Worker
- Wide range of positions within the Voluntary Sector
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 closed |
| Evening |
1st Year |
07 Sep 2011
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13 Jun 2012
|
Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) |
course closed |
| Evening |
2nd Year |
07 Sep 2011
|
13 Jun 2012
|
Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) |
course closed |
| Full Time |
|
03 Sep 2012
|
14 Jun 2013
|
Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) |
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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
|
12 Jun 2013
|
Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) |
apply online
|
| Evening |
2nd Year |
05 Sep 2012
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12 Jun 2013
|
Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) |
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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.