This course for those students who want to progress to higher education but would like to gain an intermediate qualification that would eventually lead them to a degree or employment.It is especially suitable for those who are currently employed in the relevant field of work and would now like qualifications that would develop their career further.
This qualification will:
Provide education and training for a range of careers in the health and social care sector.
Provide opportunities for you to gain a nationally recognised vocationally specific qualification to enter employment in the health and social care sector or to progress to higher education vocational qualifications, such as a degree, in a related area.
Develop the knowledge, understanding and skills of learners in the health and social care sector.
Provide opportunities for you to develop a range of skills, techniques and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.
The modules that you will study include:
Year 1 HNC
Communication in Health & Social Care Organisations
Principles of Health & Social Care Practice
Health & Safety in the Health & Social Care Workplace
Social Policy
Working in Partnership in Health & Social Care
Year 2 HND
Research Project
Empowering Users of Health & Social Care Services
Understanding Specific Needs in Health & Social Care
Contemporary Issues in Health & Social Care
Supporting Independent Living
Supporting Significant Life Events
Workbased Experience
Health promotion
Course Details - Modules
Modules are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
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:
L5M9
Institution code:
C02
Campus Name:
Calderdale College Main Site
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
Level 3 qualifications in a relevant subject however applicants with other qualifications such as A Levels, Access courses are encouraged to apply as experience and prior learning will be taken into account. Offers will be made to students on the basis of both their academic qualifications and interview.
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