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Pearson BTEC HNC in Social and Community Work (Social and Community Work Practice)

South Eastern Regional College

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  • Qualification

    HNC - Higher National Certificate

  • Location

    South Eastern Regional College - Newtownards Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    AUG, SEP

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

This course is delivered through a combination of classroom teaching and a 225-hour work placement in a relevant Health and Social Care workplace. This may be your current job if suitable. Both of these elements are a compulsory part of the course. It is the student's responsibility to identify their own placement. Support for this will be provided during induction.

The purpose of Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Social and Community Work is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the social and community work sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them.

There is a focus on helping you to develop the knowledge, skills and values necessary for continuing education, employment and professional development within the Health and Social Care sector. You will be encouraged to develop and reflect on your learning within a continuous learning environment.

Assessment

Students are assessed using a range of different methods. These include examinations, coursework, Project Based Learning, presentations, practical, posters, leaflets, role-play, and exams. This is dependent on the requirements of each unit of study. Oral, written and online feedback will be provided during your course to help improve and monitor performance.

Career

This programme will provide you with the skills to enable you to meet the demands of a challenging Health and Social Care sector.

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A level :

A minimum of 64 UCAS tariff or equivalent which may include: 2 A levels, Level 3 BTEC Diploma/Extended Diploma, Level 3 CACHE Extended Diploma, Access Diploma in Foundation Studies with an overall average of 58%+.

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University information

South Eastern Regional College

  • Campus address

    South Eastern Regional College, Lisburn Campus, 39 Castle Street, Lisburn, Antrim, BT27 4SU, Northern Ireland

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