HNC in Health and Social Care EDEXCEL

Part Time

Course Details

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Course Code

QHS4BH10/BAPHE

Course Level

Level 4

Where will this course lead?

Successful completion of the HNC in Health and Social Care is equivalent of completing the first year of a 3 year degree programme. It has a strong vocational element and you will be expected to either be working in Health and Social Care or undertaking substantial voluntary work. It is an industry standard qualification and will enable career progression within many Health and Social Care settings. It can also be used as the basis of the Level 5 HND Diploma in Health and Social Care.

What will I study?

The HNC has 5 core units, including Communication Skills, Health & Safety, Working in H&SC, Personal and Professional Development, plus 3 optional units which are chosen to suit the needs of the group, which may include Social Policy, Psychology, Physiology and Complementary Therapies.

Communication skills
Health and Safety
Working in the H&SC area
Personal and professional development
Psychology
Social Policy
Responding to the needs of clients.

English and IT skills are an essential part of this course, so you will need to have access to a computer with internet facilities.

How will this course be delivered?

The course has been designed with flexibility in mind. As a part-time student you will be offered twilight and evening sessions two nights a week. You must study 8 units to achieve the HNC qualification. You can take the units over 1 or 2 years depending on your needs.

What qualifications will I get?

BTEC HNC Diploma in Health and Social Care (QCF)

How will I be assessed?

Each unit's assessment is matched to the content of the unit. Some units will be assessed by essay and assignments, others by on-line discussion groups and forum work. However, each unit can be assessed at Pass, Merit or Distinction level, which are combined at the end of the qualification to give an overall grade of Pass, Merit or Distinction for the qualification.

How do I get a place on the course?

Entry to the course is dependent upon successful interview and meeting the entry requirements.

What are the entry requirements?

Minimum qualifications are a current Level 3 qualification, GCSE English and preferably maths, and a successful interview. If you do not have a current Level 3 qualification, but do have recent experience of working in the Health and Social Care sector then you may still be offered an interview and a place.

All students need to be able to demonstrate competency in English and Maths. Suitable references are also required.

If you have a Learning Difference or Disability please let us know when you apply. You will be offered support in your interview. If you need help completing your application we can help with this too.

What else do I need to know?

You are expected to complete at least 200 hours of work based experience during the course. This can be in the form of paid or voluntary work. If you need help, we may be able to help organise you a work placement.

Solihull College offers full time and part time courses for businesses and residents in Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry Warwickshire and the whole of the West Midlands.

What can I do after this course?

The HNC Diploma in Health and Social Care is an industry standard, so will allow career progression within many work settings. The HNC also forms the core of the Level 5 HND Diploma in Health and Social Care, so successful completion of the HNC to at least Merit Level will enable progression on to the HND top-up course.

Is there anything else I will have to pay for in order to do this course?

We have a wide selection of library books and electronic books for you to use for this course. There is no set text. You will be expected to supply your own stationery such as folders, paper and pens. Connection to the internet is expected, but facilities are available at College to do this if necessary.

Contact

Blossomfield Campus

Solihull College
Blossomfield Road
Solihull
B91 1SB

Tel: 0121 678 7000
Minicom: 0121 628 7005
Email: enquiries@solihull.ac.uk
Internet: www.solihull.ac.uk

Have you got a question about this course?

Please contact Admissions on 0121 678 7000 with any queries.

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