The qualification gives learners the opportunity to gain skills they can apply and adapt to work effectively in a range of social service settings with individuals who have a range of conditions. Learners gain an understanding of the values and principles of social care, and how to integrate them with the necessary skills and knowledge. Individuals working in the social services sector must register with the Scottish Social Services
Council (SSSC) as a condition of employment. Completing Higher National Certificate
(HNC) Social Services fulfils the qualification requirements for most parts of the register.
This has been set up to provide facilities for the assessment and verification of qualifications by MCL

Welcome to the Professional Reflective Practice Forum
Welcome to the subscription discussion forum. This space is intended to support structured, reflective and theory-informed professional dialogue linked directly to the learning outcomes of your course and your ongoing development in practice.
Professional conduct is expected at all times. This includes maintaining confidentiality, using respectful language and engaging critically but constructively with the views of others.
This forum represents a professional learning community, where shared reflection supports growth, accountability and high standards of practice.
- Teacher: Silvia K Darmutji-Fraser
- Teacher: Maureen McBride
- Teacher: Fiona Murray

The MCL Qualification Application Process is part of the application and interview process for courses run by Macmillan Centre for Learning. Application forms can be requested from macmillancentreforlearning@gmail.com 


The following course is an induction into qualifications delivered by Macmillan Centre for Learning.
- Teacher: Silvia Darmutji-Fraser
- Teacher: Malcolm Macmillan
- Teacher: Maureen McBride
- Teacher: Fiona Murray

The HNC Social Services course is designed for practitioners working within Care. The course will introduce concepts and theories that will prove effective within such settings and also serve to enhance the good practice found in the care setting.
- Teacher: Malcolm Macmillan
- Teacher: Maureen McBride
- Teacher: Fiona Murray