HNC Diploma in Health and Social

Course type: Part-time
Duration: 2 years
Level: 4
Location: Station Plaza
Fee: Please visit our fee page here

About this Course

The HNC in Health and Social Care is a challenging programme which focuses on transferable values, knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to supporting any service user group in any setting. The course provides a broad understanding of the issues and practice of Health & Social Care. It is highly suitable for those already working in settings where care and support is provided for individuals or groups and also as a progression route for those intending to study at a higher level in the future.

Syllabus

Year 1 • Communicating in Health and Social Care. • Principles of Health & Social Care Practice • Health & Safety in the Health & Care Workplace • Personal & Professional Development (including work experience); Working in Partnerships in Health & Social. Specialist Units • Managing Financial resources • Managing Human Resources • Psychology for Health and Social care. Year 2• Research project • Complimentary therapies. • Supporting significant life events • Employability skills • Understanding the learning process • Managing quality in Health and Social care Health promotion

Optional Units if any

There is scope to consider specialist units if demand exists.

Entry Requirements

Students must be 18 years or over. UCAS Tariff; 120 points from relevant Level 3 course. Individual assessment. For non-native speakers of English: IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing. All students need to be employed in a health and social care setting at a supervisory or management level.

For more details or an informal discussion please contact:
Curriculum Leader Angela Golledge This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or HE Administrator Hannah King This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it To apply please use the Apply link on our website or come into our Station Plaza Campus to speak to a Student Adviser.

Areas of Study

The course includes a variety of theory and practical sessions, including lectures discussions group work visits and visiting speakers. Assessment methods include essays, presentations, practical demonstrations, projects and work related portfolio and reflective journals.

Employment and Progression Opportunities

The course opens up opportunities for employment at higher supervisory and lower management levels in Health and Social care settings. Successful completion of the HNC course will allow progression on to other HE courses to gain a full Honours degree.