Training Comments

Student Comments

“ I have thoroughly enjoyed completing my HNC with the Macmillan Centre for Learning, I feel that by doing the HNC my way of thinking has changed in the way I work with the young people this is due to the knowledge I have gained during the process of the assessments. In the last year I do feel that my confidence has grown considerably and feel that I contribute more to my staff team as well as the young people I work with. The teaching styles and methods that Malcolm has provided have been excellent; he has been very supportive and always available through technology if a problem arises. I am now more aware of the possible routes I can take in my learning and Malcolm has been very encouraging of this and helped to build my confidence in the ability that I have.”

Lynn (Student) 2010

“Since I have started doing the HNC course through Macmillan Centre for Learning, I have learnt a great deal about theory and practice within social care. This has given me confidence in the workplace and I am more confident when attending meetings. Malcolm has a lot of patience and it is down to his method of teaching I have managed to get through the course.”

Ally (Student) 2010

Both students above have gone on to achieve the Social Work Degree.

"With regards to HNC Training, this was very important to myself, to help me gain a better understanding of the due diligence and thought processes we need when working with a variety of Service Users, and the developmental stages of their lives.

Without having the background knowledge and theories I would not be able to deliver the correct care towards the indivisualised Young Person as each one is very different within their own mindset.

Having the HNC Qualification will let me become more positive with decision making, as I will be able to back this up with my thought processes and the continuous training which has been implemented in me, over a wide variety of subjects relevant to each service user."

Darrell (Student) 2016

Agency Comments

Welcome

Welcome to the Macmillan Centre for Learning, based in Aberdeenshire in the North East of Scotland.

The Centre was borne out of a desire to meet the needs of the social care sector, identifying continuing professional development and offering diversity in the meeting of statutory training requirements. The Centre offers the opportunity to participate in a mode of learning that motivates the learner to reach their potential and develop their skill and for the benefit of the service and service user.  Through the use of traditional methods of training and the integration of technology we offer the support and encouragement any learner needs as they embark upon a new journey of discovery.

The Centre also uses the open source Moodle facility to provide resources within a Virtual Learning Environment that will be accessed by Students only.  This facility offers Students access to video and audio teaching to support any direct teaching that has been set in place for them.  A range of subjects have been identified by SQA as the key components of Social Care, therefore, workbooks have been made accessible for Students to enable a depth of understanding of key concepts and theories to underpin the experience and practice the Students bring.

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Training Courses

HNC Social Services

The aim of the HNC is to provide an integrated course of knowledge, theory and practice to equip candidates to work effectively within Care settings. It also aims to recognise the transference of such knowledge, theory and practice in a wider range of care settings.

Due to the nature of the learning the HNC will offer candidates the flexibility to embark on Higher National education whilst remaining within the care setting. This will enable a more effective merging together of theory and practice as the candidate employs such knowledge and theory within their workplace.

The main aim of the HNC is to provide an integrated course of values skills and knowledge, to equip learners to work effectively in a range of care settings. It also aims to provide an award flexible enough to meet the needs of employers, hence the inclusion of National Occupational Standards (three mandatory SVQ Units).

Higher National qualifications provide practical skills and theoretical knowledge that meet the needs of employers.

The HNC in Social Services (SCQF level 7) will equip candidates to work effectively in a range of care settings with a variety of service users. Learners will gain an understanding of the values and principles of social care and will learn how to integrate those values with the necessary skills and knowledge. Areas covered include care in contemporary society, leadership, health wellbeing and safeguarding, lifespan development theoretical approaches, promoting health, safety and security in the work setting, developing your practice through reflection and learning, promoting effective communication, and care practice.

(http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/31636.html)

Macmillan Centre for Learning aims to provide an HNC Social Services course that meets the needs of the service user and those providing the service. Course schedules are developed through real consultation allowing for the flexible needs of the social care sector as you meet the ever changing needs of your service user.

If you are an individual looking to further your employment opportunities within the care sector contact us to see what we can do for you.

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The Centre provides the HNC Social Services in conjunction with the relevant SVQ 3 Award based the work setting requirements of applicants.  Applicants can expect to carry out the HNC Social Services at the same time as the SVQ 3 Award utilising HNC Assessment material as much as possible. 

SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 7

The Level 3 Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 7 allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job related skills in their particular area of work.

This qualification has been designed in partnership with the Sector Skills Council, Skills for Care and Development to ensure relevance to the sector.

SVQs are based on National Occupational Standards. SQA works in partnership with other organisations to ensure that National Occupational Standards (NOS) are relevant to the current and future needs of Scottish industries.

(http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/69187.html) 

The SVQ 3 is designed to enable practitioners to demonstrate the standard of their practice meets the requirements of the Scottish Social Services Council. As level 3 Candidates they will be expected to work with an Assessor to identify opportunities to demonstrate practice that are in keeping with National Occupational Standards. The Centre looks to bring both the HNC Social Services and the Social Services (Children and Young People) Level 3 together to ensure effective application of underpinning knowledge therefore, enabling the Candidate the greater opportunity to provide the best service for the individual in receipt of care. Through engagement with the Virtual Learning Environment the Candidate will have access to a vast array of learning material and support as they embark upon a journey of self discovery.

SVQ 3 Social Services and Healthcare SCQF level 7

The Level 3 Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF level 7 allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job related skills in their particular area of work.

This qualification has been designed in partnership with the Sector Skills Council, Skills for Care and Development to ensure relevance to the sector.

SVQs are based on National Occupational Standards. SQA works in partnership with other organisations to ensure that National Occupational Standards (NOS) are relevant to the current and future needs of Scottish industries.