CertHE Developing Support Worker Practice at Robert Gordon University

Programme overview

The DipHE Developing Support Worker Practice focuses on developing practice to enhance the health, wellness and quality of life for individuals and communities. The course aims to develop the knowledge and skills of health and care support workers to support the provision of high quality services. This course recognises the vital role of support workers, and offers a formal learning structure and recognised qualification for support workers' working within public, private or independent health and care settings.

Faculty: School of Health | Duration: 2 years part-time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: March | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 develops student’s communication, delivery of person-centred care, and understanding of teamwork. Common health conditions and the principles of health promotion, wellness and enablement are studied. Two work-based practice education placements aim to translate theory learned to the practice role of the student within the context of their workplace.

Career pathways

Students will leave the course with a qualification: DipHE Developing Support Worker Practice and enhanced professional skills including communication, reasoning and practice skills. This advanced knowledge and skill can facilitate partnership working with populations, individuals and communities to promote self-reliance, health and well-being.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All students on the course must: have two Scottish Highers or equivalent, be working in course-relevant employment for a minimum of 21 hours per week, be working as a support worker in an organisation, be supported by their employer. Applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of academic performance, which would indicate there is a reasonable expectation they can achieve the standard required for the award. Student applications must be supported by employer references. Non-standard entrants who do not meet the standard entry requirements may also be considered at the Course Leader's discretion. Alternative Qualifications Alternative relevant vocational, professional and other qualifications for entry purposes such as QS/SQA qualifications, SVQ/ NVQ, Open University qualifications, access and foundation courses will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 6.0, or an equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 2,155 a year (2026/2027). Scottish students, part time online, over 2 years (same fee each year) Source

International applicants: GBP 2,155 a year (2026/2027). International students, part time online, over 2 years (same fee each year) Source

Intake: March

Duration: 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/courses/diphe-certhe-developing-support-worker-practice#apply

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