HNC ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS RURAL ACADEMY LANARK

Intro to the course:

The HNC Additional Support Needs aims to embrace the needs of the sector and to reflect current initiatives and directives in this field. This course will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to work effectively in this field. 

This is the only nationally recognised and certificated HNC award for the Additional Support Needs sector in Scotland. 

You will spend 2 days per week in the Rural Academy in Lanark and 2 days in placement. 

Who is the course for?

The HNC is aimed at candidates who wish to enhance their skills while in employment, change career or start a career in the wide field of education. e.g. Candidates may work or wish to work with children; 

• as an assistant within a mainstream or specialised school
• as an assistant in social service settings
• as a practitioner in an Early Learning and Childcare setting. 

What will I study?

The subjects you will study will include;   ASN: Principles of Practice ASN: Theoretical Approaches to Learning ASN: The Effects on Human Development ASN: Workplace Practice Experience ASN: Supporting the Individual: Graded Unit 1

Next step course options

On completion of this course, you may progress to study HND Additional Support Needs at South Lanarkshire College or  to a number of degree courses in Scotland and beyond.

How will I be assessed?

Throughout the course, you will be assessed through a range of methods including essays, reports, podcasts and practical activities. 

Why should I choose this course?

At present, 18% of children in ELC funded places have a diagnosed ASN across Scotland (Scottish Government, 2023) and 30.9% of children and young people in our schools have an additional support need. Lack of resources, particularly human resource, is regularly cited as the largest challenge to inclusive pedagogy. This course will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to work effectively in this field to support children and young people. 

Where can this course lead?

Learners will hold HNC Additional Support Needs. This qualification allows learners to register with the Scottish Social Services Council as a Practitioner in the Day Care of Children. 

What are the entry requirements?

You will need one or more of the following to be considered for a place on this course;

• Two Highers
• Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services for Children and Young People
• NC Early Education and Childcare
• SWAP Access to Childhood Practice or equivalent 
• SVQ level 2  
• PDA Education Support Assistance

 

• It is also desirable for you to have some experience of working with children (although this is not essential). 

What are the interview arrangements?

You will be invited to interview at our Rural Academy in Lanark 

Fees, finance and funding

Fees for full time is £1285

This course is eligible for SAAS.

Please note, fees are subject to change, please double-check this when enrolling in your course

If you are unsuccessful in your SAAS, you may be liable for the full cost of course

For more information please visit the finance pages - Fees, finance and funding options.

Other information:

For more information on this course and to speak to a member of our team email admissions@slc.ac.uk