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 BTEC HNC/D in HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
The development of National Minimum Standards and the establishment of the National Care Standards Council has meant that those practising personal care in health and social care settings must have achieved a minimum standard of education. The Higher Nationals in Health and Social Care have been developed to underpin the vocational practice requirements of the National Minimum Standards and therefore give learners the contextual knowledge to progress in their employment area.
BTEC Higher National Certificate
The 10-unit BTEC Higher National Certificate in Health and Social Care provides a specialist work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the health and social care sector and also offers particular specialist emphasis through the choice of specialist units.
BTEC Higher National Diploma
The 16-unit BTEC Higher National Diploma provides greater breadth and specialisation than the BTEC Higher National Certificate. Higher National Diplomas are mode free but are followed predominately by full-time learners. They allow progression into or within employment in the health and social care sector, either directly on achieving the award or following further study to degree level.
Work experience
Experience of working within a care organisation is essential for achievement of all or some assessment criteria in many of the units within the Higher Nationals in Health and Social Care.
Aims of the qualification
BTEC Higher Nationals in Health and Social Care have been designed to:
• Equip individuals with underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for success in employment in the health and social care sector at supervisory or management levels.
• Provide specialist studies relevant to individual vocations and professions in which learners are working or in which they intend to seek employment in the health and/or social care.
• Develop the ability of learners to contribute to the health and social care environment through effective use and combination of the knowledge and skills gained in different parts of the programme.
• Develop skills and techniques, and personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life and thereby enable learners to make an immediate contribution to employment.
Entry Requirements
• AVCE/GNVQ in an appropriate vocational area
• A BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in Care/Health Studies.
• GCE Advanced level profile which Demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or an adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A*-C.
• Other related level 3 qualifications.
• Related work experience.
Structure of the qualification
BTEC Higher National Certificate
The BTEC Higher National Certificate in Health and Social Care is a 10-unit qualification of which five units are core.
BTEC Higher National Diploma
The BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care is a 16-unit qualification of which six units are core.
Core Units
1. Communicating in Health and Social Care H1
2. Principles of Practice H2
3. Ensuring Health and Safety H1
4. Continuing Development A H1
5. Working in Partnership H2
6. Health and Social Care Research Project H2
The BTEC HND is a level 5 qualification and is equivalent to foundation degree or year 2 in a university.
Work experience hours have been built into specific units within the programme as follows:
Unit 4: Continuing Development A- 200 hours (core unit)
HNC Route
Course duration: 2 years plus 1 year HND top-up
Course fee: £2800 per year
HND Route
Course duration: 2 years
Course fee: £3800 per year
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