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HNC Working with Communities

Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education

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Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education

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  • Qualification

    HNC - Higher National Certificate

  • Location

    Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Please note that due to COVID-19, this course will initially be delivered via a blended learning approach, which may include face-to-face learning in the classroom, remote learning off-campus and digital learning. When delivery is taking place on-campus, there will be reduced student numbers and physical distancing measures in place.

This course is aimed at people who wish to pursue a career working within a community based setting and who are already, or would like to become involved in community based development work.

The course provides a nationally recognised qualification and recognises the skills, qualities and knowledge developed through experience of working within the community. Students will undertake a placement in the statutory or the voluntary sector doing community work, youth work or adult education to give them valuable practical experience.

Career Paths

There are many employment opportunities including:

  • Working with disadvantaged communities in adult learning
  • Youth work
  • Arts projects
  • Community development

Progression

On successful completion of this course students may progress onto a related degree programme.

Forth Valley College has formal articulation links in place for entry into year 2 of the following degree programmes:

  • BA (Hons) Social Science - Abertay University
  • BSc (Hons) Public Sociology - QMU
  • BA (Hons) Community Education - University of the West of Scotland BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies
  • BA (Hons) Choldhood and Youth Studies - Open University

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 6,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education

Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education

  • Campus address

    Forth Valley College of Further and Higher Education, Grangemouth Road, Falkirk, Falkirk, FK2 9AD, Scotland

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