Course Summary The HND in Health and Social Care (Applied Social Studies) at West Cheshire College focuses on areas of key learning for the health and social care sector; aiming to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for employment in the health and social care industry at a supervisory or management level. The course offers a combination of academic learning and work placement, looking fully at the important areas employees in this sector need to know. Course Structure (Modules) The following core units will be covered at Level 4: Communicating in Health and Social Care Organisations Health and Safety in the Health and Social Care Workplace Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care Social Policy The Sociological Context of Health and Social Care The following core units will be covered at Level 5: Principles of Health and Social Care practice Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care Research Project Examples of the optional units include: Safeguarding Psychology for health and social care Counselling skills, Understanding specific needs in health and social care Contemporary issues Supporting significant life events Employability skills Health promotion Entry Requirements Students must be at least 18 years of age and possess one of the following qualifications: National Diploma or Certificate in a relevant discipline at merit or distinction Level 3 Extended Diploma/Diploma in a relevant discipline at merit or distinction120 UCAS points obtained from A-levels or equivalent QAA accredited Access to HE Diploma NVQ level 3 industry related qualification In addition students must also possess GCSE English Language and mathematics at grade C or above. Please note: HND programmes are 2 years in duration, with the HNC programme being the first year of this. Fees for HNC/HND courses are £4995 per year. PLEASE APPLY THROUGH UCAS Institution Code: W36 Course Code: H3S6
Name: BTEC HND Diploma in Social Science - Health & Social Care Level 5 (QCF) Qualification title: BTEC HND Diploma in Health and Social Care (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Students must achieve a minimum of 120 credits (of which at least 65 must be at level 4) on their programme of learning to be awarded an Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC and a minimum of 240 credits (of which at least 125 must be at Level 5) to be awarded an Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20160606 14:23:05 Updated 20160606 14:23:05
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West Cheshire College
Further Education
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01244 656555
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Off Sutton Way Town: Ellesmere Port County:Cheshire
Title: BTEC HND Diploma in Health and Social Care (QCF) Qualification: BTEC HND Diploma in Health and Social Care (QCF) Classification: Health, Public Services and Care