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Voluntary Action Shetland is working in partnership with The Skills Network, a training provider that provides access to interactive and engaging learning content, via distance learning.
All courses below are fully funded with no cost associated.

Learners can submit their answers online or via the answer booklets they provide. You will also have the support of a subject specialist tutor and a learner support adviser who will assist you with your learning and assessment questions.


PLEASE NOTE: To qualify for funding you must be aged 16 or over, reside in Scotland and have been living in the EU for at least the last three years. You cannot enrol onto a course that you have already completed

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Principles of End of Life Care

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                                        level: 3

Course category: Health Social Care and Wellbeing

Snippet of course introduction: In 2015, only half of the people who expressed their home as their preferred place to die actuall...
Full funding available in Scotland.

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Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care

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                                        level: 3

Course category: Health Social Care and Wellbeing

Snippet of course introduction: Dementia is an illness that affects more and more people each year. It's important to have the sk...
Full funding available in Scotland.

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Understanding Autism

Course
                                        level: 3

Course category: Health Social Care and Wellbeing

Snippet of course introduction: This autism level 3 course has been created to provide an autism qualification, ideal for those w...
Full funding available in Scotland.

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Understanding Mental Health

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                                        level: 3

Course category: Health Social Care and Wellbeing

Snippet of course introduction: This mental health course will enable you to develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of me...
Full funding available in Scotland.

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