Course Summary

The purpose of the Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/D) in Social and Community Work course is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals, able to meet the demands of employers in the social and community sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. These qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them. The HNC/D qualifications in Social and Community Work are designed to address an increasing need for high quality professional and technical education pathways at Levels 4 and 5, providing students with a clear line of sight to employment or progression to further higher education study. The HNC/D courses offer the following bespoke pathways in which a student can specialise within their field of interest, and are referenced against relevant UK National Occupational Standards for Social Work & Community Development: Community Development Integrated Health and Social Care Social and Community Work Practice Students will study the HNC (Level 4) course during the first year of study and upon successful completion of the HNC qualification students can progress on to the HND (Level 5) course during the second year of study. On successful completion of the HND qualification you may be eligible to progress into the second or third year of a nursing or health subject related degree at a University, enter or continue in employment, link with the appropriate professional body or commit to CPD (Continuing Professional Development). We offer smaller class sizes enabling supportive quality teaching and allows both one to one tuition and group work. This course has a competitive fee structure with flexible entry requirements based on your experience.

Course Details - Modules

The HNC course consists of 7 modules, totalling 120 credits, titled: Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care Mental Health and Wellbeing: a Whole Person Approach For each pathway students are required to take an additional 3 modules which are to be confirmed.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment is through coursework and reflects not only what the student knows but, also, what they can do to succeed in employment and higher education in an ethical manner.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: 01SC

Institution code: B30

Campus Name: Sutton Coldfield College

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

If you are taking 2 or more A Levels you can achieve the entry requirement of 32 UCAS tariff points across all of the A Level subjects you are taking.

The Level 3 qualification must be in an early years or health and social care related subject.

The BTEC Diploma qualification must be in an early years or health and social care related subject.

You are required to achieve 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 credits at Level 2, totalling 60 credits.

The BTEC Extended Diploma qualification must be in an early years or health and social care related subject.

The BTEC Level 3 National Diploma qualification must be in an early years or health and social care related subject.

The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma qualification must be in an early years or health and social care related subject.

You are required to have a minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths. We will accept Level 2 equivalences for English and Maths in place of GCSEs. A Level 2 Maths qualification is desirable but not essential. We encourage applications from students who do not meet the entry requirements outlined but can demonstrate ability through work experience, portfolio of evidence or successful interview.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.bmet.ac.uk/course/social-and-community-work-higher-national-certificate-diploma/

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

Students whose first language is not English must have a minimum standard of English at IELTS Level 5.5 with no element below 5.0.

Unistats information

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Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

BMet do not hold a Tier 4 sponsor licence with UK Visas and Immigration, therefore, we are unable to accept international students on our courses.

Provider information

Jennens Road
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Birmingham
B4 7PS

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