Part Time BTEC Higher National Certificate in Health and Social Care
BTEC
In Newry and Banbridge
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BTEC
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Duration
2 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
Students may wish to proceed to complete their HND in Health and Social Care. They may also proceed to a relevant University Degree course in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other Degrees in areas such as Psychology or Sociology. This qualification may also lead to further career advancement in the social care sector. This course is suitable for This course provides a Higher Education qualification on a part-time basis for adults interested in career progression in the care sector. It is also an excellent qualification for those interested in pursuing Higher Education professional qualifications such as Nursing or Social Work. Ideally students who enrol should have work experience in the care sector. However students can be provided.
Important information
Government funding available
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About this course
A Level 3 qualification or significant experience of working in the social care sector
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Subjects
- Social Worker
- Social Work
- Occupational Therapy
- Psychology
- IT for adults
- Sociology
- Health and Social Care
- University
- Part Time
Course programme
BTEC HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Who is this course for?
This course provides a Higher Education qualification on a part-time basis for adults interested in career progression in the care sector. It is also an excellent qualification for those interested in pursuing Higher Education professional qualifications such as Nursing or Social Work.
Ideally students who enrol should have work experience in the care sector. However students can be provided with relevant work placement to enhance their skills and knowledge.
How long is this course for?
2 years part-time
What will I study?
Subjects covered include:
- Communicating in Health and Social Care
- Working in Partnership
- Understanding Abuse
- Principles of Practice
- Psychology for Health and Social Care
- Counselling Skills Development and Practice.
Attendance Part-Time
What can I do after the course?
Students may wish to proceed to complete their HND in Health and Social Care. They may also proceed to a relevant University Degree course in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other Degrees in areas such as Psychology or Sociology.
This qualification may also lead to further career advancement in the social care sector.
Part Time BTEC Higher National Certificate in Health and Social Care