Foundation Apprenticeship - Social Services and Healthcare - Schools Academy

Start

22 Aug 2025

End

12 Jun 2026

The Foundation Apprenticeship Social Services and Healthcar is delivered over 2 academic years. The Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services & Healthcare is for pupils in S5. Over year one year, you will complete a National Progression Award at SCQF Level 6 in Social Services & Healthcare and Year 2 4 Mandatory Units of the SVQ 2 Social Services & Healthcare.

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Delivery

Year 1 Delivered on Scottish Borders Campus on a Friday 10am to 2.30pm

Year 2 from April 2026 Completed through Work Placement and Portfolio Completion supported by Borders College Work Placement Officer/SVQ Assessor.

Location

Year 1 Scottish Borders Campus/Year 2 Work Placement in your local area.

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Entry requirements

Applicants should have or be working towards at least 2 National 5's including English. Applicants should be able to demonstrate values and principles relevant to working in care, such as kindness and empathy. Pupils should have a good level of written and spoken English. Communication with users of service as well as with staff in the workplace is a key competence. Ability to work with others, problem solve and a commitment to appropriate values is necessary. Pupils are required to undergo a PVG prior to placement.

Progression opportunities

  • Modern Apprenticeship
  • HNC or HND in a variety of creative disciplines
  • University

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