Full Time Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Care Practice)

Duration
2 years, Full-time
Awarding Body
Edexcel
Entry Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and will be considered after interview. They also possess any of the following:

• BTEC National qualification.

• one or more A Levels.

• 3 or more AS Levels.

Vetting procedures through ACCESS NI are a necessary part of the application process.

Course Content

This programme contains 16 units
which includes eight mandatory
units e.g.
• Communicating in
Health and Social Care
• Principles of Practice
• Ensuring Health and Safety
• Continuing Development
• Working in Partnership
• Health and Social Care
Research Project
• Ensuring Best Outcomes
for Individuals
• Understanding Abuse

Course Aims

To equip individuals with underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for success in employment in the health and social care sector at supervisory or management levels or as a foundation to further study at degree level.

Special Features

This programme allows students to gain a higher level qualification whilst combining theory to work based practice. (Minimum of 200 hours.)

Assessment Methods

Units will be assessed through essays, practical observations, research projects, seminar presentations and examinations

Achievements/Qualifications

Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Care Practice

Progression Routes

Degree courses in Social Work, Nursing and the allied Health and Social Care fields are becoming increasingly competitive. Attaining the HND in Care Practice places the holder in an extremely strong position to gain a place on a degree course due to the relevance of the content combined with practice experience