Course summary
Throughout this one day a week programme, you will gain a solid understanding about the diverse contexts of health and social care professions, and the programme also incorporates the National Minimum Training Standards for Adult Social Care Workers in England (Skills for Care 2013). Why Choose this Course? Your course will include psychological, historical, cultural, sociological, socio- political and philosophical viewpoints, delivered through a combination of taught sessions and employer-supported work-based learning, giving you an ideal combination of learning methods. Entry Requirements – A BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care (MMM grade), or similar qualification e.g. A Levels or Access to Higher Education (equivalent to 96 UCAS Tariff points) – You must be employed or doing voluntary work in a Health and Social Care setting for a minimum of 12 hours per week. You should have the support of your employer or voluntary setting (unless self-employed) and have a satisfactory enhanced DBS check – Two GCSEs at grade 4 or above, which should include English Language. A written task for applicants without evidence of GCSE qualifications can be undertaken Structure Year One:
- Developing Academic and Professional Skills
- Health and Social Care in Context
- Reflective Practice and Decision Making
- Safeguarding Children and Adults
- Human Growth and Development
- Inter-professional Working
- Disability in Health and Social Care
- Dementia
- Psychology and Mental Health
- Understanding and Applying Research
- Health and Well-being
- Working with Substance Misuse
Modules
Year One: Developing Academic and Professional Skills; Health and Social Care in Context; Reflective Practice and Decision Making; Safeguarding Children and Adults; Human Growth and Development; Inter-professional Working; Year Two: Disability in Health and Social Care; Dementia; Psychology and Mental Health; Understanding and Applying Research; Health and Well-being; Working with Substance Misuse.
Assessment method
You will be assessed by a variety of methods, including essays, reports, observations, individual and group poster presentations and an independent research project.
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- L510
- Institution code:
- S42
- Campus name:
- South Downs Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
At this time HSDC is unable to accommodate overseas applicants requiring a Tier 4 Licence.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma
You must be employed or doing voluntary work in a Health and Social Care setting for a minimum of 12 hours per week. You should have the support of their employer or voluntary setting (unless self-employed) and have a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £5035* | Year 1 |
| England | £5035* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5035* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5035* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5035* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £5035* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Havant and South Downs College
College Road
Purbrook Way
Waterlooville
Havant
PO7 8AA