School Of Health

EDEXCEL BTEC HIGHER NATIONALS PROGRAMME

Higher National Certificate (HNC)/Diploma (HND) in Health & Social Care Level 5

Who is it for?

These programmes are designed for learners over 18 who do not have standard entry qualifications for direct entry into University programmes in Health & Social Care.

The Higher Nationals in Health and Social Care originate from a vocational setting and have been designed to enable progression from a vocational route as well as from academic study.

The Qualifications provide a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in the sector. BTEC Higher Nationals offer a strong emphasis on practical skills development alongside the development of requisite knowledge and understanding in the sector.

Learners are attracted to these strong vocational programmes of study that meet individual progression needs whether this is into employment or to further study on a degree or professional course.

What will I study?

The BTEC Higher National Certificate is a 10-unit qualification of which five units are mandatory core units.

The BTEC Higher National Diploma is a 16-unit qualification of which eight units are mandatory core units

Core Units (6 Units)

• Communicating in Health & Social Care
• Principles of Practice
• Ensuring Health & Safety
• Continuing Development A
• Working in Partnership
• Health & Social Care Research Project

Specialist Units (10 units)

• Social Policy
• Understanding Abuse
• Public Health
• Physiology for Health
• Psychology for Health & Social Care
• Contemporary Issues in Health & Social Care
• Assistive Technologies
• Counseling Skills Development & Practice
• Leadership & Organisations
• Managing Quality in Health & Social Care

How long is the course?

24 months (2 years)

*HNC may be studied over 12 months

What is the qualification?

EDEXCEL BTEC HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA in HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

What are the entry requirements?

To enrol on this programme students must be over 18 with:

• Either 2 years work experience or A level equivalent.
• 5.5 IELTS if not studied in English
• 1 reference

What can I do next?

On successful completion of the HND students will be eligible for entry into related final year TOP-Up Bachelor degrees at many higher education institutions and Universities.