BTEC HNC in Health & Social Care (Health)

About the Programme
The 10-unit BTEC Higher National Certificate in Health and Social Care (Health) provides a specialist work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the health
and social care sector and also offers particular specialist emphasis through the choice of specialist units.

Core Units:
Unit 1: Communicating in Health & Social Care
Unit 2: Principles of Practice
Unit 3: Ensuring Health & Safety
Unit 4: Continuing Development A
Unit 5: Working in Partnership
Unit 6: Public Health
Unit 7: Physiology for Health.
Specialist Units:
Unit 8: Understanding Specific Needs
Unit 9: Counselling Skills Development and Practice
Unit 10: Managing Human Resources in Health and
Social Care.

Entry requirements:
The qualifications have been designed on the assumption that they are available, without artificial barriers which restrict access and progression, to everyone who can achieve the required standard. However, learners who enter with at least one of the following are likely to benefit more readily from the programme:
• a BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in Care/Health
Studies
• an AVCE/Advanced GS/NVQ in an appropriate vocational area
• a GCE Advanced level profile which demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or an adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C
• other related Level 3 qualifications
• an Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education Institution
• related work experience.

Duration: 1 year.
Intakes: September/January/June.