FdSc
HNC
Health & Wellbeing
Healthcare Practice Level 4 HNC/HTQ
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Overview
What You'll Study
Further Information
Course Video
Overview
Knowledge and understanding of the core issues and principles in Health and Social Care is what you will gain from this course. The course draws on the knowledge and experience you already have, and it develops and expands your skills and practice. You will gain the skills required for work in the health and social care sector through 225 hours of mandatory work experience in total.
The brand new Health and Digital Centre, which opened in January 2023, is also available for you to use. Its industry standard facilities include a simulated hospital ward and a replicated domestic home.
An extensive network of health and social care contacts means a wide variety of hands on, real life experiences in the sector is offered to you. There may be additional costs for DBS checks and educational trips linked to this course. Before the course starts, a work placement should have been independently secured, and a total of 225 hours must be completed over its duration.
What You’ll Learn
Research, reflection, problem solving and critical thinking skills are all ones you will have plenty of opportunities to develop, which prepares you for potential further learning.
Assessment
You will complete assignments for each unit, designed so that you can achieve a Pass, Merit or Distinction grade through the stated assessment tasks or activities. Within each individual unit, the Merit and Distinction grade descriptors should be viewed as a qualitative extension of the assessment criteria for a Pass.
Progression
On completing the course, there will be opportunities for you to progress onto a degree course or higher level apprenticeships.
Entry Requirements
- A Level 3 qualification from CACHE or BTEC in Health and Social Care (or a related subject)
- Ideally, 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or an equivalent, that include English Language
- Other related Level 3 qualifications
- An Access to Higher Education Diploma that has been awarded by an approved further education institution
Study Options
Full time over one year at the Main Site, with a September only intake.
This course is awarded by Pearson
What You'll Study
Law, Policy and Ethical Practice
Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice
Supporting the Individual Journey through Integrated Health and Social Care
Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice
Principles of Health Education
Effective Healthcare Practice Using Maths
Applied Anatomy and Physiology
Further Information
You'll also take part in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, building employability skills through activities such as work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry visits, and careers fairs.