Health & Social Care HND

Purpose

This course is aimed at people interested in or already working in a Health and Social Care setting, who want to achieve a Level 5 qualification. It is a professionally based qualification for those wishing to take on more senior roles such as Deputy Manager.

 

Course content

You will study a broad range of topics related to health and social care settings including:

  • Principles of Health and Social Care practice
  • Communicating in Health and Social Care organisations
  • Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care
  • Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care
  • Developing Counselling Skills

You will attend college for one day a week and be required to work in a health or social care setting, this can be either employed or voluntary work.

 

Assessment

You will be assessed by a variety of methods including:

  • coursework,
  • reports,
  • case studies,
  • portfolios,
  • essay,
  • observations,
  • presentations

 

Entry requirements

Students must have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent, and five GCSEs A*-C, including Maths and English (or equivalent).

You will also need relevant Health & Social Care experience and you will need to attend a personal interview.

 

Progression to

After completion of the course successful students may wish to progress onto a Level 6 course of study.

 

Key Facts

Code: CH5CAH
Level: Level 4/5
Award: HND Diploma
Awarding Body: Edexcel
Length: 2 years
Contact: Strode College Admissions