Course summary
If you have an ambition to make a significant impact in the community, a career in social and community could be for you. Social workers provide valuable support to people who need help to improve their lives. You could be working with people of all ages with mental health problems, looked after children and young people, carers and adopters, older people, refugees, asylum seekers or offenders. You could find employment in family support, community development, public health, care planning, advocacy and counselling or rehabilitation roles. Our HND in Social and Community Work will equip you with skills in law, policy and values in health and social care, mental health and well-being and partnership working. You will also explore innovative approaches to social and community work and develop highly valuable skills in person-centred practice. Progression Opportunities Careers routes after course completion include: Youth Work, Youth and Community Work, Family Support Worker, Children, Young People and Families Worker. A range of careers in Early Years/Children’s Centres (including Senior/Managerial Roles) such as Youth Justice and Support Worker. Potential degree courses once completed the full HND include:
- BA (Hons) Social and Community Work, BA (Hons) Youth Work
- BA (Hons) Community Development, BA (Hons) Working with Children Young People and Families
- BA (Hons) Social Policy, BA (Hons) Psychology
- BA (Hons) Social Work
Modules
Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice Mental Health and Well-being: a Whole Person Approach Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice Social Work Principles and Introduction to Practice Applied Understanding of Human Development and Behaviour Youth and Community Work Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-centred Practice Investigating Innovative Approaches to Practice in Social and Community Work Approaches to Assessment and Care Support Planning Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults Family Support and Intervention: Working with Children and Families Building Relationships with Individuals in Marginalised Communities Youth Justice: Gangs and Serious Youth Violence
Assessment method
You will be assessed via written reports, essays, presentations, portfolios, practical projects, external assessments and work based assessments.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
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:
- SCW1
- Institution code:
- N79
- Campus name:
- Nuneaton Campus
- Campus code:
- N
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
This course is not accepting applications from Tier 4 international students.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £5950* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5950* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5950* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5950* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
As part of the course you will need:Folders, pens, paper and course textbooks, A clear DBS check, Access to the internet and a computer for the online learning aspect of the course. As part of this course you will complete a minimum of 225 hours work experience in a range of suitable social or community settings. These hours can be voluntary or in paid employment in the relevant settings
Provider information
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
Hinckley Road
Nuneaton
CV11 6BH