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Health and Social Care at Havant and South Downs College - UCAS

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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
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
Teaching and Learning The course is delivered partly through taught sessions and partly through employer-supported work-based learning. You will be taught in small groups and there is individual tutorial support to assist with the planning and checking of coursework. Assessment You will be assessed using a variety of methods, including essays, case studies, reports, observations, individual and group presentations and a dissertation proposal. Industry Links We have links with a variety of health care providers, giving students access to real-life best practice and news. Progression The FdA in Health and Social Care will enable you to work at a higher/management level within the health and social care sector, and/or top up to the one year BA (Hons) in Adult Social Care degree programme here at HSDC, or alternative BA (Hons) degree programme at a university. About Us Our campus has a range of modern facilities to enhance students learning experience including music recording studios, gym facilities, a nursery, to our own working restaurant and beauty salon and much more. There are frequent buses from the surrounding areas and local train stations in Havant and Cosham. Located off Junction 4 of the A3(M), the College has free onsite parking.

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

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)

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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.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Health and Social Care at Havant and South Downs College - UCAS