Course Details
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HND Additional Support Needs: Managing and Supporting the Services

SCQF Level 8

This course is designed for those who are working within the area of Additional Support Needs and wish to undertake further professional development. It is also for those who are considering entering this field and have previously achieved a related HNC award (or equivalent). It provides a progression route to the BA Learning Difficulities/Disabilities.

What You Study

  • Working in an Additional Support Needs Setting
  • Complex Communication
  • Collaborating with Other Agencies
  • Effective Leadership and Management
  • Managing Quality
  • Other optional subjects will form part of this programme

Work Experience

Students will undertake practical workplace experience on placement for two days per week.

Duration and Attendance

One Year Full-time

Entry Requirements

One of the following:

  • HNC Early Education and Childcare
  • HNC Supporting Learning Needs
  • HNC Additional Support Needs
  • HNC Social Care

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

BA Learning Difficulties/Disabilities

Career Opportunities

Career enhancement and progression

This course is currently offered on the date(s) and venue(s) listed below.

Method of Study Starts Ends Based at Apply
Part Time Day 05 Sep 2011 15 Jun 2012 Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) apply online waiting list only
Full Time 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) course full
Part Time Day 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale Campus) apply online

While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of course information, this is subject to change, as part of our continuous improvement process.

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